Finding the Third Proportional to 267,572 and 356,892
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Solution
The third proportional to 267,572 and 356,892 is: 476,028.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
267,572 : 356,892 = 356,892 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
267,572/356,892 = 356,892/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
267,572x = 356,892 × 356,892 - Step 4: Simplify right side
267,572x = 127,371,899,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,371,899,664/267,572 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 476,028.51
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