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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,804 and 367,218

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,804 and 367,218 is: 503,536.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,804 : 367,218 = 367,218 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,804/367,218 = 367,218/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,804x = 367,218 × 367,218
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,804x = 134,849,059,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,849,059,524/267,804
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,536.39

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