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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,594 and 366,941

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,594 and 366,941 is: 503,171.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,594 : 366,941 = 366,941 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,594/366,941 = 366,941/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,594x = 366,941 × 366,941
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,594x = 134,645,697,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,645,697,481/267,594
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,171.59

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