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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,791 and 414,912

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,791 and 414,912 is: 642,859.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,791 : 414,912 = 414,912 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,791/414,912 = 414,912/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,791x = 414,912 × 414,912
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,791x = 172,151,967,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,151,967,744/267,791
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642,859.42

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