Finding the Third Proportional to 267,728 and 414,549
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Solution
The third proportional to 267,728 and 414,549 is: 641,886.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
267,728 : 414,549 = 414,549 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
267,728/414,549 = 414,549/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
267,728x = 414,549 × 414,549 - Step 4: Simplify right side
267,728x = 171,850,873,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 171,850,873,401/267,728 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 641,886.07
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