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Finding the Third Proportional to 268,888 and 376,844

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Solution

The third proportional to 268,888 and 376,844 is: 528,143.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,888 : 376,844 = 376,844 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,888/376,844 = 376,844/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,888x = 376,844 × 376,844
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,888x = 142,011,400,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,011,400,336/268,888
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528,143.32

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