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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,888 and 405,276

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,888 and 405,276 is: 613,124.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,888 : 405,276 = 405,276 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,888/405,276 = 405,276/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,888x = 405,276 × 405,276
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,888x = 164,248,636,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,248,636,176/267,888
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613,124.28

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