Finding the Third Proportional to 267,885 and 414,423
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Solution
The third proportional to 267,885 and 414,423 is: 641,119.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
267,885 : 414,423 = 414,423 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
267,885/414,423 = 414,423/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
267,885x = 414,423 × 414,423 - Step 4: Simplify right side
267,885x = 171,746,422,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 171,746,422,929/267,885 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 641,119.97
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