Finding the Third Proportional to 267,555 and 402,303
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Solution
The third proportional to 267,555 and 402,303 is: 604,913.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
267,555 : 402,303 = 402,303 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
267,555/402,303 = 402,303/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
267,555x = 402,303 × 402,303 - Step 4: Simplify right side
267,555x = 161,847,703,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 161,847,703,809/267,555 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 604,913.77
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