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Finding the Third Proportional to 268,346 and 363,153

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Solution

The third proportional to 268,346 and 363,153 is: 491,455.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,346 : 363,153 = 363,153 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,346/363,153 = 363,153/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,346x = 363,153 × 363,153
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,346x = 131,880,101,409
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,880,101,409/268,346
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491,455.44

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