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Finding the Third Proportional to 272,771 and 366,918

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Solution

The third proportional to 272,771 and 366,918 is: 493,559.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,771 : 366,918 = 366,918 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,771/366,918 = 366,918/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,771x = 366,918 × 366,918
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,771x = 134,628,818,724
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,628,818,724/272,771
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,559.87

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