Finding the Third Proportional to 267,028 and 373,326
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Solution
The third proportional to 267,028 and 373,326 is: 521,938.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
267,028 : 373,326 = 373,326 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
267,028/373,326 = 373,326/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
267,028x = 373,326 × 373,326 - Step 4: Simplify right side
267,028x = 139,372,302,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 139,372,302,276/267,028 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 521,938.91
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