Finding the Third Proportional to 267,710 and 392,624
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Solution
The third proportional to 267,710 and 392,624 is: 575,823.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
267,710 : 392,624 = 392,624 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
267,710/392,624 = 392,624/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
267,710x = 392,624 × 392,624 - Step 4: Simplify right side
267,710x = 154,153,605,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 154,153,605,376/267,710 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 575,823.11
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