Finding the Third Proportional to 267,592 and 413,148
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Solution
The third proportional to 267,592 and 413,148 is: 637,878.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
267,592 : 413,148 = 413,148 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
267,592/413,148 = 413,148/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
267,592x = 413,148 × 413,148 - Step 4: Simplify right side
267,592x = 170,691,269,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 170,691,269,904/267,592 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 637,878.82
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