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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,607 and 366,954

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,607 and 366,954 is: 503,182.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,607 : 366,954 = 366,954 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,607/366,954 = 366,954/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,607x = 366,954 × 366,954
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,607x = 134,655,238,116
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,655,238,116/267,607
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,182.79

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