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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,619 and 366,965

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,619 and 366,965 is: 503,190.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,619 : 366,965 = 366,965 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,619/366,965 = 366,965/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,619x = 366,965 × 366,965
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,619x = 134,663,311,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,663,311,225/267,619
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,190.40

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