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Finding the Third Proportional to 272,806 and 366,972

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Solution

The third proportional to 272,806 and 366,972 is: 493,641.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,806 : 366,972 = 366,972 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,806/366,972 = 366,972/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,806x = 366,972 × 366,972
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,806x = 134,668,448,784
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,668,448,784/272,806
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,641.81

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