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Finding the Third Proportional to 268,286 and 363,063

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Solution

The third proportional to 268,286 and 363,063 is: 491,321.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,286 : 363,063 = 363,063 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,286/363,063 = 363,063/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,286x = 363,063 × 363,063
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,286x = 131,814,741,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,814,741,969/268,286
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491,321.73

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