Finding the Third Proportional to 267,732 and 392,654
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Solution
The third proportional to 267,732 and 392,654 is: 575,863.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
267,732 : 392,654 = 392,654 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
267,732/392,654 = 392,654/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
267,732x = 392,654 × 392,654 - Step 4: Simplify right side
267,732x = 154,177,163,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 154,177,163,716/267,732 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 575,863.79
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