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Finding the Third Proportional to 272,798 and 366,960

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Solution

The third proportional to 272,798 and 366,960 is: 493,624.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,798 : 366,960 = 366,960 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,798/366,960 = 366,960/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,798x = 366,960 × 366,960
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,798x = 134,659,641,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,659,641,600/272,798
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,624.01

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