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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,631 and 366,983

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,631 and 366,983 is: 503,217.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,631 : 366,983 = 366,983 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,631/366,983 = 366,983/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,631x = 366,983 × 366,983
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,631x = 134,676,522,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,676,522,289/267,631
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,217.20

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