Finding the Third Proportional to 267,616 and 366,979
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Solution
The third proportional to 267,616 and 366,979 is: 503,234.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
267,616 : 366,979 = 366,979 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
267,616/366,979 = 366,979/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
267,616x = 366,979 × 366,979 - Step 4: Simplify right side
267,616x = 134,673,586,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,673,586,441/267,616 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 503,234.43
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