Finding the Third Proportional to 267,698 and 367,087
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Solution
The third proportional to 267,698 and 367,087 is: 503,376.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
267,698 : 367,087 = 367,087 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
267,698/367,087 = 367,087/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
267,698x = 367,087 × 367,087 - Step 4: Simplify right side
267,698x = 134,752,865,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,752,865,569/267,698 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 503,376.44
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