Finding the Third Proportional to 267,275 and 399,603
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Solution
The third proportional to 267,275 and 399,603 is: 597,446.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
267,275 : 399,603 = 399,603 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
267,275/399,603 = 399,603/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
267,275x = 399,603 × 399,603 - Step 4: Simplify right side
267,275x = 159,682,557,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 159,682,557,609/267,275 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 597,446.67
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