Finding the Third Proportional to 267,482 and 415,506
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Solution
The third proportional to 267,482 and 415,506 is: 645,446.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
267,482 : 415,506 = 415,506 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
267,482/415,506 = 415,506/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
267,482x = 415,506 × 415,506 - Step 4: Simplify right side
267,482x = 172,645,236,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 172,645,236,036/267,482 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 645,446.18
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