Finding the Third Proportional to 267,680 and 367,060
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Solution
The third proportional to 267,680 and 367,060 is: 503,336.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
267,680 : 367,060 = 367,060 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
267,680/367,060 = 367,060/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
267,680x = 367,060 × 367,060 - Step 4: Simplify right side
267,680x = 134,733,043,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,733,043,600/267,680 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 503,336.24
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