Finding the Third Proportional to 267 and 462
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Solution
The third proportional to 267 and 462 is: 799.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
267 : 462 = 462 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
267/462 = 462/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
267x = 462 × 462 - Step 4: Simplify right side
267x = 213,444 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 213,444/267 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 799.42
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