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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,336 and 363,174

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,336 and 363,174 is: 493,369.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,336 : 363,174 = 363,174 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,336/363,174 = 363,174/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,336x = 363,174 × 363,174
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,336x = 131,895,354,276
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,895,354,276/267,336
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,369.22

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