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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,858 and 367,283

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,858 and 367,283 is: 503,613.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,858 : 367,283 = 367,283 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,858/367,283 = 367,283/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,858x = 367,283 × 367,283
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,858x = 134,896,802,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,896,802,089/267,858
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,613.12

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