Finding the Third Proportional to 267,924 and 364,868
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Solution
The third proportional to 267,924 and 364,868 is: 496,889.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
267,924 : 364,868 = 364,868 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
267,924/364,868 = 364,868/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
267,924x = 364,868 × 364,868 - Step 4: Simplify right side
267,924x = 133,128,657,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 133,128,657,424/267,924 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 496,889.63
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