Finding the Third Proportional to 367,664 and 506,292
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Solution
The third proportional to 367,664 and 506,292 is: 697,189.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
367,664 : 506,292 = 506,292 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
367,664/506,292 = 506,292/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
367,664x = 506,292 × 506,292 - Step 4: Simplify right side
367,664x = 256,331,589,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 256,331,589,264/367,664 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 697,189.80
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