Finding the Third Proportional to 267,892 and 364,815
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Solution
The third proportional to 267,892 and 364,815 is: 496,804.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
267,892 : 364,815 = 364,815 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
267,892/364,815 = 364,815/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
267,892x = 364,815 × 364,815 - Step 4: Simplify right side
267,892x = 133,089,984,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 133,089,984,225/267,892 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 496,804.62
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