Finding the Third Proportional to 267,642 and 594,324
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Solution
The third proportional to 267,642 and 594,324 is: 1,319,751.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
267,642 : 594,324 = 594,324 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
267,642/594,324 = 594,324/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
267,642x = 594,324 × 594,324 - Step 4: Simplify right side
267,642x = 353,221,016,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 353,221,016,976/267,642 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,319,751.82
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