Finding the Third Proportional to 175,707 and 267,696
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,707 and 267,696 is: 407,844.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,707 : 267,696 = 267,696 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,707/267,696 = 267,696/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,707x = 267,696 × 267,696 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,707x = 71,661,148,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 71,661,148,416/175,707 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 407,844.58
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