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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,584 and 366,929

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,584 and 366,929 is: 503,157.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,584 : 366,929 = 366,929 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,584/366,929 = 366,929/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,584x = 366,929 × 366,929
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,584x = 134,636,891,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,636,891,041/267,584
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,157.48

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