Finding the Third Proportional to 267,752 and 401,638
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Solution
The third proportional to 267,752 and 401,638 is: 602,472.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
267,752 : 401,638 = 401,638 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
267,752/401,638 = 401,638/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
267,752x = 401,638 × 401,638 - Step 4: Simplify right side
267,752x = 161,313,083,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 161,313,083,044/267,752 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 602,472.00
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