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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,872 and 363,804

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,872 and 363,804 is: 494,091.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,872 : 363,804 = 363,804 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,872/363,804 = 363,804/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,872x = 363,804 × 363,804
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,872x = 132,353,350,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,353,350,416/267,872
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,091.77

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