Finding the Third Proportional to 267,705 and 392,616
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Solution
The third proportional to 267,705 and 392,616 is: 575,810.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
267,705 : 392,616 = 392,616 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
267,705/392,616 = 392,616/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
267,705x = 392,616 × 392,616 - Step 4: Simplify right side
267,705x = 154,147,323,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 154,147,323,456/267,705 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 575,810.40
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