Finding the Third Proportional to 267,487 and 415,514
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Solution
The third proportional to 267,487 and 415,514 is: 645,458.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
267,487 : 415,514 = 415,514 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
267,487/415,514 = 415,514/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
267,487x = 415,514 × 415,514 - Step 4: Simplify right side
267,487x = 172,651,884,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 172,651,884,196/267,487 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 645,458.97
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