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Finding the Third Proportional to 268,564 and 376,456

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Solution

The third proportional to 268,564 and 376,456 is: 527,692.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,564 : 376,456 = 376,456 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,564/376,456 = 376,456/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,564x = 376,456 × 376,456
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,564x = 141,719,119,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,719,119,936/268,564
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527,692.17

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