Finding the Third Proportional to 267,481 and 396,798
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Solution
The third proportional to 267,481 and 396,798 is: 588,634.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
267,481 : 396,798 = 396,798 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
267,481/396,798 = 396,798/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
267,481x = 396,798 × 396,798 - Step 4: Simplify right side
267,481x = 157,448,652,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 157,448,652,804/267,481 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 588,634.90
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