Finding the Third Proportional to 267,714 and 392,634
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Solution
The third proportional to 267,714 and 392,634 is: 575,843.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
267,714 : 392,634 = 392,634 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
267,714/392,634 = 392,634/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
267,714x = 392,634 × 392,634 - Step 4: Simplify right side
267,714x = 154,161,457,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 154,161,457,956/267,714 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 575,843.84
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