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Finding the Third Proportional to 273,348 and 367,794

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Solution

The third proportional to 273,348 and 367,794 is: 494,872.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,348 : 367,794 = 367,794 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,348/367,794 = 367,794/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,348x = 367,794 × 367,794
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,348x = 135,272,426,436
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,272,426,436/273,348
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,872.57

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