Finding the Third Proportional to 267,936 and 363,864
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Solution
The third proportional to 267,936 and 363,864 is: 494,136.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
267,936 : 363,864 = 363,864 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
267,936/363,864 = 363,864/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
267,936x = 363,864 × 363,864 - Step 4: Simplify right side
267,936x = 132,397,010,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,397,010,496/267,936 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 494,136.70
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