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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,614 and 366,959

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,614 and 366,959 is: 503,183.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,614 : 366,959 = 366,959 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,614/366,959 = 366,959/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,614x = 366,959 × 366,959
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,614x = 134,658,907,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,658,907,681/267,614
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,183.34

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