Finding the Third Proportional to 267,561 and 364,437
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Solution
The third proportional to 267,561 and 364,437 is: 496,388.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
267,561 : 364,437 = 364,437 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
267,561/364,437 = 364,437/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
267,561x = 364,437 × 364,437 - Step 4: Simplify right side
267,561x = 132,814,326,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,814,326,969/267,561 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 496,388.96
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