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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,053.63 and 356,740.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,053.63 and 356,740.88 is: 476,548.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,053.63 : 356,740.88 = 356,740.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,053.63/356,740.88 = 356,740.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,053.63x = 356,740.88 × 356,740.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,053.63x = 127,264,051,895.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,264,051,895.77/267,053.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476,548.68

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