Finding the Third Proportional to 260,048 and 413,756
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Solution
The third proportional to 260,048 and 413,756 is: 658,317.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
260,048 : 413,756 = 413,756 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
260,048/413,756 = 413,756/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
260,048x = 413,756 × 413,756 - Step 4: Simplify right side
260,048x = 171,194,027,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 171,194,027,536/260,048 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 658,317.03
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