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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,924 and 414,480

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,924 and 414,480 is: 641,202.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,924 : 414,480 = 414,480 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,924/414,480 = 414,480/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,924x = 414,480 × 414,480
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,924x = 171,793,670,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,793,670,400/267,924
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,202.99

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