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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,932 and 363,886

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,932 and 363,886 is: 494,203.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,932 : 363,886 = 363,886 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,932/363,886 = 363,886/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,932x = 363,886 × 363,886
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,932x = 132,413,020,996
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,413,020,996/267,932
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,203.83

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