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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,592 and 366,935

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,592 and 366,935 is: 503,158.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,592 : 366,935 = 366,935 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,592/366,935 = 366,935/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,592x = 366,935 × 366,935
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,592x = 134,641,294,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,641,294,225/267,592
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,158.89

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