Finding the Third Proportional to 267,742 and 414,570
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Solution
The third proportional to 267,742 and 414,570 is: 641,917.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
267,742 : 414,570 = 414,570 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
267,742/414,570 = 414,570/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
267,742x = 414,570 × 414,570 - Step 4: Simplify right side
267,742x = 171,868,284,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 171,868,284,900/267,742 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 641,917.54
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