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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,603 and 366,952.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,603 and 366,952.88 is: 503,187.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,603 : 366,952.88 = 366,952.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,603/366,952.88 = 366,952.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,603x = 366,952.88 × 366,952.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,603x = 134,654,412,470.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,654,412,470.77/267,603
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,187.23

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