Finding the Third Proportional to 267,854 and 363,780
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Solution
The third proportional to 267,854 and 363,780 is: 494,059.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
267,854 : 363,780 = 363,780 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
267,854/363,780 = 363,780/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
267,854x = 363,780 × 363,780 - Step 4: Simplify right side
267,854x = 132,335,888,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,335,888,400/267,854 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 494,059.78
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