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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,360 and 356,784

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,360 and 356,784 is: 476,117.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,360 : 356,784 = 356,784 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,360/356,784 = 356,784/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,360x = 356,784 × 356,784
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,360x = 127,294,822,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,294,822,656/267,360
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476,117.68

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