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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,706 and 367,099

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,706 and 367,099 is: 503,394.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,706 : 367,099 = 367,099 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,706/367,099 = 367,099/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,706x = 367,099 × 367,099
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,706x = 134,761,675,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,761,675,801/267,706
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,394.30

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