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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,952 and 414,718

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,952 and 414,718 is: 641,872.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,952 : 414,718 = 414,718 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,952/414,718 = 414,718/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,952x = 414,718 × 414,718
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,952x = 171,991,019,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,991,019,524/267,952
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,872.50

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