Finding the Third Proportional to 267,869 and 416,505
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Solution
The third proportional to 267,869 and 416,505 is: 647,616.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
267,869 : 416,505 = 416,505 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
267,869/416,505 = 416,505/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
267,869x = 416,505 × 416,505 - Step 4: Simplify right side
267,869x = 173,476,415,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 173,476,415,025/267,869 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 647,616.61
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