Finding the Third Proportional to 267,840 and 393,012
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Solution
The third proportional to 267,840 and 393,012 is: 576,681.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
267,840 : 393,012 = 393,012 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
267,840/393,012 = 393,012/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
267,840x = 393,012 × 393,012 - Step 4: Simplify right side
267,840x = 154,458,432,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 154,458,432,144/267,840 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 576,681.72
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