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Finding the Third Proportional to 272,773 and 366,924

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Solution

The third proportional to 272,773 and 366,924 is: 493,572.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,773 : 366,924 = 366,924 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,773/366,924 = 366,924/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,773x = 366,924 × 366,924
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,773x = 134,633,221,776
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,633,221,776/272,773
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,572.39

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