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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,580 and 366,923

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,580 and 366,923 is: 503,148.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,580 : 366,923 = 366,923 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,580/366,923 = 366,923/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,580x = 366,923 × 366,923
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,580x = 134,632,487,929
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,632,487,929/267,580
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,148.55

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