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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,628 and 374,994

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,628 and 374,994 is: 527,403.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,628 : 374,994 = 374,994 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,628/374,994 = 374,994/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,628x = 374,994 × 374,994
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,628x = 140,620,500,036
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,620,500,036/266,628
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527,403.35

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