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Finding the Third Proportional to 268,290 and 376,003

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Solution

The third proportional to 268,290 and 376,003 is: 526,960.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,290 : 376,003 = 376,003 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,290/376,003 = 376,003/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,290x = 376,003 × 376,003
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,290x = 141,378,256,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,378,256,009/268,290
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526,960.59

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