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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,664 and 367,036

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,664 and 367,036 is: 503,300.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,664 : 367,036 = 367,036 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,664/367,036 = 367,036/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,664x = 367,036 × 367,036
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,664x = 134,715,425,296
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,715,425,296/267,664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,300.50

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