Finding the Third Proportional to 267,120 and 381,957
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Solution
The third proportional to 267,120 and 381,957 is: 546,163.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
267,120 : 381,957 = 381,957 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
267,120/381,957 = 381,957/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
267,120x = 381,957 × 381,957 - Step 4: Simplify right side
267,120x = 145,891,149,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 145,891,149,849/267,120 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 546,163.33
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