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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,519 and 366,832.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,519 and 366,832.50 is: 503,015.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,519 : 366,832.50 = 366,832.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,519/366,832.50 = 366,832.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,519x = 366,832.50 × 366,832.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,519x = 134,566,083,056.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,566,083,056.25/267,519
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,015.05

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