Finding the Third Proportional to 267,808 and 414,678
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Solution
The third proportional to 267,808 and 414,678 is: 642,093.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
267,808 : 414,678 = 414,678 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
267,808/414,678 = 414,678/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
267,808x = 414,678 × 414,678 - Step 4: Simplify right side
267,808x = 171,957,843,684 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 171,957,843,684/267,808 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 642,093.75
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