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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,586 and 366,927

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,586 and 366,927 is: 503,148.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,586 : 366,927 = 366,927 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,586/366,927 = 366,927/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,586x = 366,927 × 366,927
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,586x = 134,635,423,329
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,635,423,329/267,586
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,148.23

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