Finding the Third Proportional to 267,682 and 392,586
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Solution
The third proportional to 267,682 and 392,586 is: 575,771.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
267,682 : 392,586 = 392,586 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
267,682/392,586 = 392,586/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
267,682x = 392,586 × 392,586 - Step 4: Simplify right side
267,682x = 154,123,767,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 154,123,767,396/267,682 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 575,771.88
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