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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,571 and 366,910

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,571 and 366,910 is: 503,129.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,571 : 366,910 = 366,910 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,571/366,910 = 366,910/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,571x = 366,910 × 366,910
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,571x = 134,622,948,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,622,948,100/267,571
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,129.82

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