Finding the Third Proportional to 267,696 and 356,880
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Solution
The third proportional to 267,696 and 356,880 is: 475,776.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
267,696 : 356,880 = 356,880 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
267,696/356,880 = 356,880/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
267,696x = 356,880 × 356,880 - Step 4: Simplify right side
267,696x = 127,363,334,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,363,334,400/267,696 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 475,776.01
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