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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,807 and 367,222.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,807 and 367,222.50 is: 503,543.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,807 : 367,222.50 = 367,222.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,807/367,222.50 = 367,222.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,807x = 367,222.50 × 367,222.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,807x = 134,852,364,506.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,852,364,506.25/267,807
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,543.09

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