Finding the Third Proportional to 267,660 and 403,758
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Solution
The third proportional to 267,660 and 403,758 is: 609,058.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
267,660 : 403,758 = 403,758 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
267,660/403,758 = 403,758/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
267,660x = 403,758 × 403,758 - Step 4: Simplify right side
267,660x = 163,020,522,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 163,020,522,564/267,660 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 609,058.22
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