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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,903 and 363,847

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,903 and 363,847 is: 494,151.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,903 : 363,847 = 363,847 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,903/363,847 = 363,847/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,903x = 363,847 × 363,847
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,903x = 132,384,639,409
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,384,639,409/267,903
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,151.39

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