Finding the Third Proportional to 267,694 and 392,603
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Solution
The third proportional to 267,694 and 392,603 is: 575,795.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
267,694 : 392,603 = 392,603 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
267,694/392,603 = 392,603/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
267,694x = 392,603 × 392,603 - Step 4: Simplify right side
267,694x = 154,137,115,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 154,137,115,609/267,694 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 575,795.93
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