Finding the Third Proportional to 260,084 and 411,942
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Solution
The third proportional to 260,084 and 411,942 is: 652,466.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
260,084 : 411,942 = 411,942 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
260,084/411,942 = 411,942/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
260,084x = 411,942 × 411,942 - Step 4: Simplify right side
260,084x = 169,696,211,364 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 169,696,211,364/260,084 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 652,466.94
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