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Finding the Third Proportional to 191,092 and 267,270

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Solution

The third proportional to 191,092 and 267,270 is: 373,816.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,092 : 267,270 = 267,270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,092/267,270 = 267,270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,092x = 267,270 × 267,270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,092x = 71,433,252,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,433,252,900/191,092
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,816.03

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