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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,868 and 363,798

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,868 and 363,798 is: 494,082.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,868 : 363,798 = 363,798 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,868/363,798 = 363,798/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,868x = 363,798 × 363,798
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,868x = 132,348,984,804
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,348,984,804/267,868
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,082.85

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