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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,588 and 366,934

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,588 and 366,934 is: 503,163.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,588 : 366,934 = 366,934 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,588/366,934 = 366,934/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,588x = 366,934 × 366,934
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,588x = 134,640,560,356
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,640,560,356/267,588
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,163.67

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