Finding the Third Proportional to 267,486 and 415,512
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Solution
The third proportional to 267,486 and 415,512 is: 645,455.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
267,486 : 415,512 = 415,512 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
267,486/415,512 = 415,512/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
267,486x = 415,512 × 415,512 - Step 4: Simplify right side
267,486x = 172,650,222,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 172,650,222,144/267,486 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 645,455.17
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