Finding the Third Proportional to 267,316 and 399,654
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Solution
The third proportional to 267,316 and 399,654 is: 597,507.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
267,316 : 399,654 = 399,654 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
267,316/399,654 = 399,654/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
267,316x = 399,654 × 399,654 - Step 4: Simplify right side
267,316x = 159,723,319,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 159,723,319,716/267,316 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 597,507.52
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