Finding the Third Proportional to 267,914 and 363,848
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Solution
The third proportional to 267,914 and 363,848 is: 494,133.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
267,914 : 363,848 = 363,848 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
267,914/363,848 = 363,848/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
267,914x = 363,848 × 363,848 - Step 4: Simplify right side
267,914x = 132,385,367,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,385,367,104/267,914 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 494,133.82
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