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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,785 and 367,194

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,785 and 367,194 is: 503,506.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,785 : 367,194 = 367,194 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,785/367,194 = 367,194/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,785x = 367,194 × 367,194
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,785x = 134,831,433,636
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,831,433,636/267,785
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,506.30

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