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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,898 and 367,340

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,898 and 367,340 is: 503,694.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,898 : 367,340 = 367,340 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,898/367,340 = 367,340/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,898x = 367,340 × 367,340
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,898x = 134,938,675,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,938,675,600/267,898
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,694.23

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