Finding the Third Proportional to 267,522 and 415,566
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Solution
The third proportional to 267,522 and 415,566 is: 645,536.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
267,522 : 415,566 = 415,566 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
267,522/415,566 = 415,566/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
267,522x = 415,566 × 415,566 - Step 4: Simplify right side
267,522x = 172,695,100,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 172,695,100,356/267,522 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 645,536.07
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