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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,732 and 356,934

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,732 and 356,934 is: 475,856.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,732 : 356,934 = 356,934 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,732/356,934 = 356,934/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,732x = 356,934 × 356,934
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,732x = 127,401,880,356
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,401,880,356/267,732
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,856.01

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