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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,048 and 361,872

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,048 and 361,872 is: 492,209.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,048 : 361,872 = 361,872 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,048/361,872 = 361,872/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,048x = 361,872 × 361,872
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,048x = 130,951,344,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,951,344,384/266,048
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,209.47

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