Finding the Third Proportional to 267,864 and 405,252
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Solution
The third proportional to 267,864 and 405,252 is: 613,106.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
267,864 : 405,252 = 405,252 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
267,864/405,252 = 405,252/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
267,864x = 405,252 × 405,252 - Step 4: Simplify right side
267,864x = 164,229,183,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 164,229,183,504/267,864 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 613,106.59
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