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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,808 and 367,224

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,808 and 367,224 is: 503,545.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,808 : 367,224 = 367,224 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,808/367,224 = 367,224/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,808x = 367,224 × 367,224
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,808x = 134,853,466,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,853,466,176/267,808
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,545.32

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