Finding the Third Proportional to 267,373 and 556,791
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Solution
The third proportional to 267,373 and 556,791 is: 1,159,489.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
267,373 : 556,791 = 556,791 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
267,373/556,791 = 556,791/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
267,373x = 556,791 × 556,791 - Step 4: Simplify right side
267,373x = 310,016,217,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 310,016,217,681/267,373 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,159,489.62
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