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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,967 and 426,549

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,967 and 426,549 is: 678,979.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,967 : 426,549 = 426,549 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,967/426,549 = 426,549/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,967x = 426,549 × 426,549
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,967x = 181,944,049,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,944,049,401/267,967
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678,979.31

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