Finding the Third Proportional to 267,670 and 403,773
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Solution
The third proportional to 267,670 and 403,773 is: 609,080.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
267,670 : 403,773 = 403,773 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
267,670/403,773 = 403,773/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
267,670x = 403,773 × 403,773 - Step 4: Simplify right side
267,670x = 163,032,635,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 163,032,635,529/267,670 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 609,080.72
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