Finding the Third Proportional to 267,462 and 393,003
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Solution
The third proportional to 267,462 and 393,003 is: 577,470.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
267,462 : 393,003 = 393,003 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
267,462/393,003 = 393,003/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
267,462x = 393,003 × 393,003 - Step 4: Simplify right side
267,462x = 154,451,358,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 154,451,358,009/267,462 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 577,470.29
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