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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,907.50 and 363,843

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,907.50 and 363,843 is: 494,132.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,907.50 : 363,843 = 363,843 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,907.50/363,843 = 363,843/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,907.50x = 363,843 × 363,843
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,907.50x = 132,381,728,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,381,728,649/267,907.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,132.22

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