Finding the Third Proportional to 267,626 and 363,288
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Solution
The third proportional to 267,626 and 363,288 is: 493,144.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
267,626 : 363,288 = 363,288 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
267,626/363,288 = 363,288/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
267,626x = 363,288 × 363,288 - Step 4: Simplify right side
267,626x = 131,978,170,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 131,978,170,944/267,626 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 493,144.06
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