Finding the Third Proportional to 267,944 and 363,876
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Solution
The third proportional to 267,944 and 363,876 is: 494,154.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
267,944 : 363,876 = 363,876 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
267,944/363,876 = 363,876/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
267,944x = 363,876 × 363,876 - Step 4: Simplify right side
267,944x = 132,405,743,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,405,743,376/267,944 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 494,154.54
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