Finding the Third Proportional to 174,908 and 267,433
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,908 and 267,433 is: 408,903.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,908 : 267,433 = 267,433 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,908/267,433 = 267,433/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,908x = 267,433 × 267,433 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,908x = 71,520,409,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 71,520,409,489/174,908 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 408,903.02
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