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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,626 and 363,288

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,626 and 363,288 is: 493,144.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,626 : 363,288 = 363,288 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,626/363,288 = 363,288/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,626x = 363,288 × 363,288
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,626x = 131,978,170,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,978,170,944/267,626
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,144.06

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