Finding the Third Proportional to 261,832 and 400,364
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Solution
The third proportional to 261,832 and 400,364 is: 612,191.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
261,832 : 400,364 = 400,364 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
261,832/400,364 = 400,364/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
261,832x = 400,364 × 400,364 - Step 4: Simplify right side
261,832x = 160,291,332,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 160,291,332,496/261,832 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 612,191.53
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