Finding the Third Proportional to 267,783 and 414,897
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Solution
The third proportional to 267,783 and 414,897 is: 642,832.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
267,783 : 414,897 = 414,897 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
267,783/414,897 = 414,897/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
267,783x = 414,897 × 414,897 - Step 4: Simplify right side
267,783x = 172,139,520,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 172,139,520,609/267,783 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 642,832.15
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