Finding the Third Proportional to 267,434 and 582,832
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Solution
The third proportional to 267,434 and 582,832 is: 1,270,194.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
267,434 : 582,832 = 582,832 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
267,434/582,832 = 582,832/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
267,434x = 582,832 × 582,832 - Step 4: Simplify right side
267,434x = 339,693,140,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 339,693,140,224/267,434 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,270,194.29
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