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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,044 and 356,723

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,044 and 356,723 is: 476,518.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,044 : 356,723 = 356,723 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,044/356,723 = 356,723/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,044x = 356,723 × 356,723
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,044x = 127,251,298,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,251,298,729/267,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476,518.10

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