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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,368 and 356,796

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,368 and 356,796 is: 476,135.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,368 : 356,796 = 356,796 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,368/356,796 = 356,796/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,368x = 356,796 × 356,796
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,368x = 127,303,385,616
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,303,385,616/267,368
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476,135.46

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