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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,875 and 363,810

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,875 and 363,810 is: 494,102.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,875 : 363,810 = 363,810 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,875/363,810 = 363,810/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,875x = 363,810 × 363,810
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,875x = 132,357,716,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,357,716,100/267,875
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,102.53

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