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Finding the Third Proportional to 268,464 and 376,248

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Solution

The third proportional to 268,464 and 376,248 is: 527,305.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,464 : 376,248 = 376,248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,464/376,248 = 376,248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,464x = 376,248 × 376,248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,464x = 141,562,557,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,562,557,504/268,464
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527,305.55

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