Finding the Third Proportional to 267,030 and 356,697
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Solution
The third proportional to 267,030 and 356,697 is: 476,473.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
267,030 : 356,697 = 356,697 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
267,030/356,697 = 356,697/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
267,030x = 356,697 × 356,697 - Step 4: Simplify right side
267,030x = 127,232,749,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,232,749,809/267,030 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 476,473.62
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