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Finding the Third Proportional to 267,948 and 363,882

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Solution

The third proportional to 267,948 and 363,882 is: 494,163.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,948 : 363,882 = 363,882 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,948/363,882 = 363,882/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,948x = 363,882 × 363,882
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,948x = 132,410,109,924
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,410,109,924/267,948
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,163.46

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