Finding the Third Proportional to 267,848 and 363,771
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Solution
The third proportional to 267,848 and 363,771 is: 494,046.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
267,848 : 363,771 = 363,771 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
267,848/363,771 = 363,771/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
267,848x = 363,771 × 363,771 - Step 4: Simplify right side
267,848x = 132,329,340,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,329,340,441/267,848 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 494,046.40
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