Finding the Third Proportional to 267,296 and 556,706
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Solution
The third proportional to 267,296 and 556,706 is: 1,159,469.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
267,296 : 556,706 = 556,706 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
267,296/556,706 = 556,706/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
267,296x = 556,706 × 556,706 - Step 4: Simplify right side
267,296x = 309,921,570,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 309,921,570,436/267,296 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,159,469.54
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