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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,548 and 366,875

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,548 and 366,875 is: 503,077.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,548 : 366,875 = 366,875 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,548/366,875 = 366,875/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,548x = 366,875 × 366,875
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,548x = 134,597,265,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,597,265,625/267,548
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,077.08

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