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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,686 and 367,048

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,686 and 367,048 is: 503,292.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,686 : 367,048 = 367,048 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,686/367,048 = 367,048/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,686x = 367,048 × 367,048
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,686x = 134,724,234,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,724,234,304/267,686
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,292.04

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