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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,182 and 357,573

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,182 and 357,573 is: 478,544.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,182 : 357,573 = 357,573 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,182/357,573 = 357,573/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,182x = 357,573 × 357,573
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,182x = 127,858,450,329
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,858,450,329/267,182
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478,544.40

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