Finding the Third Proportional to 175,122 and 267,057
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,122 and 267,057 is: 407,255.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,122 : 267,057 = 267,057 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,122/267,057 = 267,057/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,122x = 267,057 × 267,057 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,122x = 71,319,441,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 71,319,441,249/175,122 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 407,255.75
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