Finding the Third Proportional to 267,576 and 356,898
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Solution
The third proportional to 267,576 and 356,898 is: 476,037.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
267,576 : 356,898 = 356,898 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
267,576/356,898 = 356,898/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
267,576x = 356,898 × 356,898 - Step 4: Simplify right side
267,576x = 127,376,182,404 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,376,182,404/267,576 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 476,037.40
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