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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,706 and 497,108

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,706 and 497,108 is: 923,088.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,706 : 497,108 = 497,108 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,706/497,108 = 497,108/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,706x = 497,108 × 497,108
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,706x = 247,116,363,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,116,363,664/267,706
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923,088.63

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