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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,162 and 373,527

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,162 and 373,527 is: 522,239.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,162 : 373,527 = 373,527 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,162/373,527 = 373,527/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,162x = 373,527 × 373,527
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,162x = 139,522,419,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,522,419,729/267,162
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522,239.02

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