Finding the Third Proportional to 272,788 and 366,947
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Solution
The third proportional to 272,788 and 366,947 is: 493,607.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
272,788 : 366,947 = 366,947 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
272,788/366,947 = 366,947/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
272,788x = 366,947 × 366,947 - Step 4: Simplify right side
272,788x = 134,650,100,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,650,100,809/272,788 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 493,607.13
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