Finding the Third Proportional to 267,946 and 363,879
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Solution
The third proportional to 267,946 and 363,879 is: 494,159.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
267,946 : 363,879 = 363,879 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
267,946/363,879 = 363,879/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
267,946x = 363,879 × 363,879 - Step 4: Simplify right side
267,946x = 132,407,926,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,407,926,641/267,946 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 494,159.00
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