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Finding the Third Proportional to 272,804 and 366,969

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Solution

The third proportional to 272,804 and 366,969 is: 493,637.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,804 : 366,969 = 366,969 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,804/366,969 = 366,969/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,804x = 366,969 × 366,969
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,804x = 134,666,246,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,666,246,961/272,804
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,637.36

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