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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,588 and 366,939

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,588 and 366,939 is: 503,177.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,588 : 366,939 = 366,939 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,588/366,939 = 366,939/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,588x = 366,939 × 366,939
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,588x = 134,644,229,721
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,644,229,721/267,588
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,177.38

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