Finding the Third Proportional to 267,560 and 557,152
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Solution
The third proportional to 267,560 and 557,152 is: 1,160,182.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
267,560 : 557,152 = 557,152 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
267,560/557,152 = 557,152/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
267,560x = 557,152 × 557,152 - Step 4: Simplify right side
267,560x = 310,418,351,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 310,418,351,104/267,560 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,160,182.21
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