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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,538.78 and 366,860.67

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,538.78 and 366,860.67 is: 503,055.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,538.78 : 366,860.67 = 366,860.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,538.78/366,860.67 = 366,860.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,538.78x = 366,860.67 × 366,860.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,538.78x = 134,586,752,568.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,586,752,568.58/267,538.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,055.12

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