Finding the Third Proportional to 267,714 and 394,166
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Solution
The third proportional to 267,714 and 394,166 is: 580,346.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
267,714 : 394,166 = 394,166 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
267,714/394,166 = 394,166/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
267,714x = 394,166 × 394,166 - Step 4: Simplify right side
267,714x = 155,366,835,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 155,366,835,556/267,714 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 580,346.32
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