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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,945.75 and 414,703.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,945.75 and 414,703.50 is: 641,842.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,945.75 : 414,703.50 = 414,703.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,945.75/414,703.50 = 414,703.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,945.75x = 414,703.50 × 414,703.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,945.75x = 171,978,992,912.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,978,992,912.25/267,945.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,842.59

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