Finding the Third Proportional to 267,656 and 414,684
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Solution
The third proportional to 267,656 and 414,684 is: 642,476.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
267,656 : 414,684 = 414,684 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
267,656/414,684 = 414,684/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
267,656x = 414,684 × 414,684 - Step 4: Simplify right side
267,656x = 171,962,819,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 171,962,819,856/267,656 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 642,476.98
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