Finding the Third Proportional to 267,744 and 414,573
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Solution
The third proportional to 267,744 and 414,573 is: 641,922.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
267,744 : 414,573 = 414,573 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
267,744/414,573 = 414,573/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
267,744x = 414,573 × 414,573 - Step 4: Simplify right side
267,744x = 171,870,772,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 171,870,772,329/267,744 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 641,922.03
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