Finding the Third Proportional to 267,596 and 366,944
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Solution
The third proportional to 267,596 and 366,944 is: 503,176.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
267,596 : 366,944 = 366,944 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
267,596/366,944 = 366,944/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
267,596x = 366,944 × 366,944 - Step 4: Simplify right side
267,596x = 134,647,899,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,647,899,136/267,596 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 503,176.05
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