Finding the Third Proportional to 267,930 and 405,351
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Solution
The third proportional to 267,930 and 405,351 is: 613,255.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
267,930 : 405,351 = 405,351 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
267,930/405,351 = 405,351/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
267,930x = 405,351 × 405,351 - Step 4: Simplify right side
267,930x = 164,309,433,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 164,309,433,201/267,930 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 613,255.08
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