Finding the Third Proportional to 267,490 and 415,518
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Solution
The third proportional to 267,490 and 415,518 is: 645,464.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
267,490 : 415,518 = 415,518 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
267,490/415,518 = 415,518/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
267,490x = 415,518 × 415,518 - Step 4: Simplify right side
267,490x = 172,655,208,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 172,655,208,324/267,490 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 645,464.16
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