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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,894 and 363,834

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,894 and 363,834 is: 494,132.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,894 : 363,834 = 363,834 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,894/363,834 = 363,834/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,894x = 363,834 × 363,834
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,894x = 132,375,179,556
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,375,179,556/267,894
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,132.68

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