Finding the Third Proportional to 267,966 and 557,983.13
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Solution
The third proportional to 267,966 and 557,983.13 is: 1,161,883.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
267,966 : 557,983.13 = 557,983.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
267,966/557,983.13 = 557,983.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
267,966x = 557,983.13 × 557,983.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
267,966x = 311,345,167,784.77 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 311,345,167,784.77/267,966 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,161,883.10
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