Finding the Third Proportional to 267,938 and 414,696
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Solution
The third proportional to 267,938 and 414,696 is: 641,837.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
267,938 : 414,696 = 414,696 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
267,938/414,696 = 414,696/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
267,938x = 414,696 × 414,696 - Step 4: Simplify right side
267,938x = 171,972,772,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 171,972,772,416/267,938 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 641,837.93
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