Finding the Third Proportional to 267,842 and 405,219
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Solution
The third proportional to 267,842 and 405,219 is: 613,057.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
267,842 : 405,219 = 405,219 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
267,842/405,219 = 405,219/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
267,842x = 405,219 × 405,219 - Step 4: Simplify right side
267,842x = 164,202,437,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 164,202,437,961/267,842 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 613,057.09
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