Finding the Third Proportional to 267,398 and 401,156
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Solution
The third proportional to 267,398 and 401,156 is: 601,822.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
267,398 : 401,156 = 401,156 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
267,398/401,156 = 401,156/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
267,398x = 401,156 × 401,156 - Step 4: Simplify right side
267,398x = 160,926,136,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 160,926,136,336/267,398 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 601,822.51
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