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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,593 and 366,937

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,593 and 366,937 is: 503,162.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,593 : 366,937 = 366,937 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,593/366,937 = 366,937/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,593x = 366,937 × 366,937
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,593x = 134,642,761,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,642,761,969/267,593
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,162.50

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