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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,604 and 366,958

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,604 and 366,958 is: 503,199.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,604 : 366,958 = 366,958 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,604/366,958 = 366,958/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,604x = 366,958 × 366,958
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,604x = 134,658,173,764
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,658,173,764/267,604
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,199.41

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