Finding the Third Proportional to 260,028 and 365,103
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Solution
The third proportional to 260,028 and 365,103 is: 512,637.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
260,028 : 365,103 = 365,103 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
260,028/365,103 = 365,103/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
260,028x = 365,103 × 365,103 - Step 4: Simplify right side
260,028x = 133,300,200,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 133,300,200,609/260,028 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 512,637.87
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