Finding the Third Proportional to 267,249 and 426,172.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 267,249 and 426,172.50 is: 679,602.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
267,249 : 426,172.50 = 426,172.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
267,249/426,172.50 = 426,172.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
267,249x = 426,172.50 × 426,172.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
267,249x = 181,622,999,756.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 181,622,999,756.25/267,249 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 679,602.17
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