Finding the Third Proportional to 267,806 and 355,416
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Solution
The third proportional to 267,806 and 355,416 is: 471,686.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
267,806 : 355,416 = 355,416 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
267,806/355,416 = 355,416/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
267,806x = 355,416 × 355,416 - Step 4: Simplify right side
267,806x = 126,320,533,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 126,320,533,056/267,806 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 471,686.72
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