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Finding the Third Proportional to 266,730 and 375,147

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Solution

The third proportional to 266,730 and 375,147 is: 527,631.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,730 : 375,147 = 375,147 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,730/375,147 = 375,147/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,730x = 375,147 × 375,147
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,730x = 140,735,271,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,735,271,609/266,730
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527,631.96

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