Finding the Third Proportional to 267,416 and 423,264
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Solution
The third proportional to 267,416 and 423,264 is: 669,939.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
267,416 : 423,264 = 423,264 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
267,416/423,264 = 423,264/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
267,416x = 423,264 × 423,264 - Step 4: Simplify right side
267,416x = 179,152,413,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 179,152,413,696/267,416 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 669,939.02
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