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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,602 and 366,950

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,602 and 366,950 is: 503,181.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,602 : 366,950 = 366,950 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,602/366,950 = 366,950/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,602x = 366,950 × 366,950
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,602x = 134,652,302,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,652,302,500/267,602
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,181.23

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