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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,860 and 405,246

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,860 and 405,246 is: 613,097.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,860 : 405,246 = 405,246 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,860/405,246 = 405,246/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,860x = 405,246 × 405,246
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,860x = 164,224,320,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,224,320,516/267,860
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613,097.59

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