Finding the Third Proportional to 267,952 and 426,528
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Solution
The third proportional to 267,952 and 426,528 is: 678,950.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
267,952 : 426,528 = 426,528 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
267,952/426,528 = 426,528/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
267,952x = 426,528 × 426,528 - Step 4: Simplify right side
267,952x = 181,926,134,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 181,926,134,784/267,952 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 678,950.46
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