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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,556 and 356,862

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,556 and 356,862 is: 475,976.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,556 : 356,862 = 356,862 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,556/356,862 = 356,862/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,556x = 356,862 × 356,862
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,556x = 127,350,487,044
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,350,487,044/267,556
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,976.94

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