Finding the Third Proportional to 267,230 and 429,807
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Solution
The third proportional to 267,230 and 429,807 is: 691,292.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
267,230 : 429,807 = 429,807 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
267,230/429,807 = 429,807/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
267,230x = 429,807 × 429,807 - Step 4: Simplify right side
267,230x = 184,734,057,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 184,734,057,249/267,230 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 691,292.36
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