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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,536.63 and 366,859.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,536.63 and 366,859.50 is: 503,055.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,536.63 : 366,859.50 = 366,859.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,536.63/366,859.50 = 366,859.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,536.63x = 366,859.50 × 366,859.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,536.63x = 134,585,892,740.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,585,892,740.25/267,536.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,055.96

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