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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,823.50 and 363,327.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,823.50 and 363,327.75 is: 492,888.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,823.50 : 363,327.75 = 363,327.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,823.50/363,327.75 = 363,327.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,823.50x = 363,327.75 × 363,327.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,823.50x = 132,007,053,920.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,007,053,920.06/267,823.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,888.24

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