Finding the Third Proportional to 267,408 and 393,120
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Solution
The third proportional to 267,408 and 393,120 is: 577,930.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
267,408 : 393,120 = 393,120 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
267,408/393,120 = 393,120/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
267,408x = 393,120 × 393,120 - Step 4: Simplify right side
267,408x = 154,543,334,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 154,543,334,400/267,408 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 577,930.86
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