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Finding the Third Proportional to 272,794 and 366,954

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Solution

The third proportional to 272,794 and 366,954 is: 493,615.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,794 : 366,954 = 366,954 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,794/366,954 = 366,954/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,794x = 366,954 × 366,954
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,794x = 134,655,238,116
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,655,238,116/272,794
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,615.10

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