Finding the Third Proportional to 267,634 and 577,045
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Solution
The third proportional to 267,634 and 577,045 is: 1,244,165.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
267,634 : 577,045 = 577,045 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
267,634/577,045 = 577,045/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
267,634x = 577,045 × 577,045 - Step 4: Simplify right side
267,634x = 332,980,932,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 332,980,932,025/267,634 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,244,165.29
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