Finding the Third Proportional to 262,008 and 405,819
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Solution
The third proportional to 262,008 and 405,819 is: 628,565.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
262,008 : 405,819 = 405,819 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
262,008/405,819 = 405,819/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
262,008x = 405,819 × 405,819 - Step 4: Simplify right side
262,008x = 164,689,060,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 164,689,060,761/262,008 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 628,565.01
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