Finding the Third Proportional to 267,790 and 380,706
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Solution
The third proportional to 267,790 and 380,706 is: 541,234.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
267,790 : 380,706 = 380,706 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
267,790/380,706 = 380,706/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
267,790x = 380,706 × 380,706 - Step 4: Simplify right side
267,790x = 144,937,058,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 144,937,058,436/267,790 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 541,234.02
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