Finding the Third Proportional to 267,046 and 412,344
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Solution
The third proportional to 267,046 and 412,344 is: 636,697.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
267,046 : 412,344 = 412,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
267,046/412,344 = 412,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
267,046x = 412,344 × 412,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
267,046x = 170,027,574,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 170,027,574,336/267,046 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 636,697.70
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