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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,851 and 363,773

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,851 and 363,773 is: 494,046.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,851 : 363,773 = 363,773 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,851/363,773 = 363,773/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,851x = 363,773 × 363,773
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,851x = 132,330,795,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,330,795,529/267,851
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,046.30

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