Finding the Third Proportional to 267,586 and 366,936
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Solution
The third proportional to 267,586 and 366,936 is: 503,172.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
267,586 : 366,936 = 366,936 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
267,586/366,936 = 366,936/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
267,586x = 366,936 × 366,936 - Step 4: Simplify right side
267,586x = 134,642,028,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,642,028,096/267,586 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 503,172.92
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