Finding the Third Proportional to 267,471 and 396,783
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Solution
The third proportional to 267,471 and 396,783 is: 588,612.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
267,471 : 396,783 = 396,783 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
267,471/396,783 = 396,783/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
267,471x = 396,783 × 396,783 - Step 4: Simplify right side
267,471x = 157,436,749,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 157,436,749,089/267,471 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 588,612.41
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