Finding the Third Proportional to 115,662 and 267,737
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Solution
The third proportional to 115,662 and 267,737 is: 619,763.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
115,662 : 267,737 = 267,737 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
115,662/267,737 = 267,737/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
115,662x = 267,737 × 267,737 - Step 4: Simplify right side
115,662x = 71,683,101,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 71,683,101,169/115,662 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 619,763.63
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