Finding the Third Proportional to 267,652 and 363,324
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Solution
The third proportional to 267,652 and 363,324 is: 493,193.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
267,652 : 363,324 = 363,324 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
267,652/363,324 = 363,324/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
267,652x = 363,324 × 363,324 - Step 4: Simplify right side
267,652x = 132,004,328,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,004,328,976/267,652 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 493,193.88
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