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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,660 and 367,030

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,660 and 367,030 is: 503,291.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,660 : 367,030 = 367,030 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,660/367,030 = 367,030/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,660x = 367,030 × 367,030
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,660x = 134,711,020,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,711,020,900/267,660
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,291.57

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