Finding the Third Proportional to 267,550 and 356,672
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Solution
The third proportional to 267,550 and 356,672 is: 475,480.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
267,550 : 356,672 = 356,672 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
267,550/356,672 = 356,672/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
267,550x = 356,672 × 356,672 - Step 4: Simplify right side
267,550x = 127,214,915,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,214,915,584/267,550 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 475,480.90
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