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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,580 and 366,925

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,580 and 366,925 is: 503,154.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,580 : 366,925 = 366,925 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,580/366,925 = 366,925/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,580x = 366,925 × 366,925
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,580x = 134,633,955,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,633,955,625/267,580
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,154.03

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