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Finding the Third Proportional to 272,776 and 366,923

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Solution

The third proportional to 272,776 and 366,923 is: 493,564.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,776 : 366,923 = 366,923 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,776/366,923 = 366,923/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,776x = 366,923 × 366,923
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,776x = 134,632,487,929
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,632,487,929/272,776
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,564.27

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