Finding the Third Proportional to 267,800 and 355,407
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Solution
The third proportional to 267,800 and 355,407 is: 471,673.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
267,800 : 355,407 = 355,407 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
267,800/355,407 = 355,407/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
267,800x = 355,407 × 355,407 - Step 4: Simplify right side
267,800x = 126,314,135,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 126,314,135,649/267,800 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 471,673.40
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