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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,944 and 363,912

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,944 and 363,912 is: 494,252.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,944 : 363,912 = 363,912 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,944/363,912 = 363,912/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,944x = 363,912 × 363,912
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,944x = 132,431,943,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,431,943,744/267,944
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,252.32

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