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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,799 and 367,216

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,799 and 367,216 is: 503,540.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,799 : 367,216 = 367,216 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,799/367,216 = 367,216/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,799x = 367,216 × 367,216
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,799x = 134,847,590,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,847,590,656/267,799
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,540.31

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