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Finding the Third Proportional to 268,285 and 375,996

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Solution

The third proportional to 268,285 and 375,996 is: 526,950.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,285 : 375,996 = 375,996 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,285/375,996 = 375,996/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,285x = 375,996 × 375,996
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,285x = 141,372,992,016
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,372,992,016/268,285
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526,950.79

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