Finding the Third Proportional to 267,250 and 410,956
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Solution
The third proportional to 267,250 and 410,956 is: 631,935.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
267,250 : 410,956 = 410,956 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
267,250/410,956 = 410,956/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
267,250x = 410,956 × 410,956 - Step 4: Simplify right side
267,250x = 168,884,833,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 168,884,833,936/267,250 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 631,935.77
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