Finding the Third Proportional to 267,479 and 396,795
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Solution
The third proportional to 267,479 and 396,795 is: 588,630.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
267,479 : 396,795 = 396,795 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
267,479/396,795 = 396,795/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
267,479x = 396,795 × 396,795 - Step 4: Simplify right side
267,479x = 157,446,272,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 157,446,272,025/267,479 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 588,630.40
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