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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,696 and 367,082

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,696 and 367,082 is: 503,366.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,696 : 367,082 = 367,082 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,696/367,082 = 367,082/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,696x = 367,082 × 367,082
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,696x = 134,749,194,724
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,749,194,724/267,696
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,366.49

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