Finding the Third Proportional to 267,898 and 367,340
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Solution
The third proportional to 267,898 and 367,340 is: 503,694.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
267,898 : 367,340 = 367,340 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
267,898/367,340 = 367,340/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
267,898x = 367,340 × 367,340 - Step 4: Simplify right side
267,898x = 134,938,675,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,938,675,600/267,898 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 503,694.23
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