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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,930 and 363,874.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,930 and 363,874.50 is: 494,176.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,930 : 363,874.50 = 363,874.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,930/363,874.50 = 363,874.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,930x = 363,874.50 × 363,874.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,930x = 132,404,651,750.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,404,651,750.25/267,930
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,176.28

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