Finding the Third Proportional to 267,840 and 583,304
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Solution
The third proportional to 267,840 and 583,304 is: 1,270,323.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
267,840 : 583,304 = 583,304 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
267,840/583,304 = 583,304/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
267,840x = 583,304 × 583,304 - Step 4: Simplify right side
267,840x = 340,243,556,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 340,243,556,416/267,840 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,270,323.91
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