Finding the Third Proportional to 267,162 and 373,527
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Solution
The third proportional to 267,162 and 373,527 is: 522,239.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
267,162 : 373,527 = 373,527 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
267,162/373,527 = 373,527/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
267,162x = 373,527 × 373,527 - Step 4: Simplify right side
267,162x = 139,522,419,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 139,522,419,729/267,162 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 522,239.02
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