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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,826 and 414,519

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,826 and 414,519 is: 641,558.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,826 : 414,519 = 414,519 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,826/414,519 = 414,519/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,826x = 414,519 × 414,519
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,826x = 171,826,001,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,826,001,361/267,826
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,558.33

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