Finding the Third Proportional to 267,884 and 363,819
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Solution
The third proportional to 267,884 and 363,819 is: 494,110.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
267,884 : 363,819 = 363,819 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
267,884/363,819 = 363,819/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
267,884x = 363,819 × 363,819 - Step 4: Simplify right side
267,884x = 132,364,264,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,364,264,761/267,884 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 494,110.38
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