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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,570 and 356,889

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,570 and 356,889 is: 476,024.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,570 : 356,889 = 356,889 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,570/356,889 = 356,889/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,570x = 356,889 × 356,889
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,570x = 127,369,758,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,369,758,321/267,570
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476,024.06

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