Finding the Third Proportional to 267,936 and 414,693
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Solution
The third proportional to 267,936 and 414,693 is: 641,833.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
267,936 : 414,693 = 414,693 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
267,936/414,693 = 414,693/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
267,936x = 414,693 × 414,693 - Step 4: Simplify right side
267,936x = 171,970,284,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 171,970,284,249/267,936 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 641,833.44
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