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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,819 and 414,510

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,819 and 414,510 is: 641,547.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,819 : 414,510 = 414,510 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,819/414,510 = 414,510/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,819x = 414,510 × 414,510
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,819x = 171,818,540,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,818,540,100/267,819
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,547.24

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