Finding the Third Proportional to 260,044 and 413,750
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Solution
The third proportional to 260,044 and 413,750 is: 658,308.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
260,044 : 413,750 = 413,750 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
260,044/413,750 = 413,750/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
260,044x = 413,750 × 413,750 - Step 4: Simplify right side
260,044x = 171,189,062,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 171,189,062,500/260,044 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 658,308.07
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