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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,336 and 376,137

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,336 and 376,137 is: 529,218.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,336 : 376,137 = 376,137 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,336/376,137 = 376,137/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,336x = 376,137 × 376,137
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,336x = 141,479,042,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,479,042,769/267,336
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529,218.07

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