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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,577.88 and 366,921.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,577.88 and 366,921.38 is: 503,148.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,577.88 : 366,921.38 = 366,921.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,577.88/366,921.38 = 366,921.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,577.88x = 366,921.38 × 366,921.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,577.88x = 134,631,295,431.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,631,295,431.89/267,577.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,148.09

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