Finding the Third Proportional to 267,712 and 430,512
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Solution
The third proportional to 267,712 and 430,512 is: 692,313.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
267,712 : 430,512 = 430,512 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
267,712/430,512 = 430,512/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
267,712x = 430,512 × 430,512 - Step 4: Simplify right side
267,712x = 185,340,582,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 185,340,582,144/267,712 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 692,313.31
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