Finding the Third Proportional to 267,704 and 430,500
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Solution
The third proportional to 267,704 and 430,500 is: 692,295.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
267,704 : 430,500 = 430,500 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
267,704/430,500 = 430,500/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
267,704x = 430,500 × 430,500 - Step 4: Simplify right side
267,704x = 185,330,250,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 185,330,250,000/267,704 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 692,295.41
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