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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,540 and 366,861

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,540 and 366,861 is: 503,053.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,540 : 366,861 = 366,861 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,540/366,861 = 366,861/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,540x = 366,861 × 366,861
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,540x = 134,586,993,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,586,993,321/267,540
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,053.72

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