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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,658 and 367,027

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,658 and 367,027 is: 503,287.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,658 : 367,027 = 367,027 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,658/367,027 = 367,027/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,658x = 367,027 × 367,027
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,658x = 134,708,818,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,708,818,729/267,658
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,287.10

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