Finding the Third Proportional to 267,726 and 414,546
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Solution
The third proportional to 267,726 and 414,546 is: 641,881.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
267,726 : 414,546 = 414,546 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
267,726/414,546 = 414,546/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
267,726x = 414,546 × 414,546 - Step 4: Simplify right side
267,726x = 171,848,386,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 171,848,386,116/267,726 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 641,881.57
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