Finding the Third Proportional to 267,768 and 585,216
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Solution
The third proportional to 267,768 and 585,216 is: 1,279,009.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
267,768 : 585,216 = 585,216 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
267,768/585,216 = 585,216/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
267,768x = 585,216 × 585,216 - Step 4: Simplify right side
267,768x = 342,477,766,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 342,477,766,656/267,768 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,279,009.32
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