Finding the Third Proportional to 267,632 and 403,716
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Solution
The third proportional to 267,632 and 403,716 is: 608,995.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
267,632 : 403,716 = 403,716 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
267,632/403,716 = 403,716/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
267,632x = 403,716 × 403,716 - Step 4: Simplify right side
267,632x = 162,986,608,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 162,986,608,656/267,632 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 608,995.22
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