Finding the Third Proportional to 267,789 and 414,909
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Solution
The third proportional to 267,789 and 414,909 is: 642,854.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
267,789 : 414,909 = 414,909 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
267,789/414,909 = 414,909/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
267,789x = 414,909 × 414,909 - Step 4: Simplify right side
267,789x = 172,149,478,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 172,149,478,281/267,789 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 642,854.93
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