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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,669 and 356,850

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,669 and 356,850 is: 475,744.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,669 : 356,850 = 356,850 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,669/356,850 = 356,850/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,669x = 356,850 × 356,850
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,669x = 127,341,922,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,341,922,500/267,669
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,744.01

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