Finding the Third Proportional to 267,615 and 394,030
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Solution
The third proportional to 267,615 and 394,030 is: 580,160.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
267,615 : 394,030 = 394,030 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
267,615/394,030 = 394,030/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
267,615x = 394,030 × 394,030 - Step 4: Simplify right side
267,615x = 155,259,640,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 155,259,640,900/267,615 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 580,160.46
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