Finding the Third Proportional to 267,182 and 357,573
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Solution
The third proportional to 267,182 and 357,573 is: 478,544.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
267,182 : 357,573 = 357,573 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
267,182/357,573 = 357,573/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
267,182x = 357,573 × 357,573 - Step 4: Simplify right side
267,182x = 127,858,450,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,858,450,329/267,182 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 478,544.40
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