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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,783 and 367,191

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,783 and 367,191 is: 503,501.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,783 : 367,191 = 367,191 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,783/367,191 = 367,191/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,783x = 367,191 × 367,191
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,783x = 134,829,230,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,829,230,481/267,783
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,501.83

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