Finding the Third Proportional to 267,708 and 356,904
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Solution
The third proportional to 267,708 and 356,904 is: 475,818.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
267,708 : 356,904 = 356,904 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
267,708/356,904 = 356,904/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
267,708x = 356,904 × 356,904 - Step 4: Simplify right side
267,708x = 127,380,465,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,380,465,216/267,708 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 475,818.67
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