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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,555 and 366,886

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,555 and 366,886 is: 503,094.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,555 : 366,886 = 366,886 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,555/366,886 = 366,886/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,555x = 366,886 × 366,886
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,555x = 134,605,336,996
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,605,336,996/267,555
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,094.08

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