Finding the Third Proportional to 267,548 and 402,292
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Solution
The third proportional to 267,548 and 402,292 is: 604,896.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
267,548 : 402,292 = 402,292 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
267,548/402,292 = 402,292/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
267,548x = 402,292 × 402,292 - Step 4: Simplify right side
267,548x = 161,838,853,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 161,838,853,264/267,548 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 604,896.52
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