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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,807 and 414,676.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,807 and 414,676.50 is: 642,091.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,807 : 414,676.50 = 414,676.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,807/414,676.50 = 414,676.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,807x = 414,676.50 × 414,676.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,807x = 171,956,599,652.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,956,599,652.25/267,807
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642,091.50

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