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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,801 and 367,219

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,801 and 367,219 is: 503,544.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,801 : 367,219 = 367,219 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,801/367,219 = 367,219/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,801x = 367,219 × 367,219
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,801x = 134,849,793,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,849,793,961/267,801
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,544.77

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