Finding the Third Proportional to 267,824 and 414,516
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Solution
The third proportional to 267,824 and 414,516 is: 641,553.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
267,824 : 414,516 = 414,516 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
267,824/414,516 = 414,516/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
267,824x = 414,516 × 414,516 - Step 4: Simplify right side
267,824x = 171,823,514,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 171,823,514,256/267,824 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 641,553.83
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