Finding the Third Proportional to 267,658 and 394,088
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Solution
The third proportional to 267,658 and 394,088 is: 580,238.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
267,658 : 394,088 = 394,088 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
267,658/394,088 = 394,088/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
267,658x = 394,088 × 394,088 - Step 4: Simplify right side
267,658x = 155,305,351,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 155,305,351,744/267,658 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 580,238.03
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