Finding the Third Proportional to 267,119 and 382,642
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Solution
The third proportional to 267,119 and 382,642 is: 548,126.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
267,119 : 382,642 = 382,642 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
267,119/382,642 = 382,642/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
267,119x = 382,642 × 382,642 - Step 4: Simplify right side
267,119x = 146,414,900,164 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 146,414,900,164/267,119 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 548,126.12
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