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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,566 and 366,903

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,566 and 366,903 is: 503,120.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,566 : 366,903 = 366,903 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,566/366,903 = 366,903/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,566x = 366,903 × 366,903
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,566x = 134,617,811,409
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,617,811,409/267,566
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,120.02

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