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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,676 and 367,052

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,676 and 367,052 is: 503,321.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,676 : 367,052 = 367,052 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,676/367,052 = 367,052/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,676x = 367,052 × 367,052
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,676x = 134,727,170,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,727,170,704/267,676
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,321.82

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