Finding the Third Proportional to 267,968 and 369,132
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Solution
The third proportional to 267,968 and 369,132 is: 508,487.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
267,968 : 369,132 = 369,132 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
267,968/369,132 = 369,132/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
267,968x = 369,132 × 369,132 - Step 4: Simplify right side
267,968x = 136,258,433,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 136,258,433,424/267,968 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 508,487.71
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