Finding the Third Proportional to 262,305.84 and 398,580.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 262,305.84 and 398,580.75 is: 605,654.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
262,305.84 : 398,580.75 = 398,580.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
262,305.84/398,580.75 = 398,580.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
262,305.84x = 398,580.75 × 398,580.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
262,305.84x = 158,866,614,270.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 158,866,614,270.56/262,305.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 605,654.12
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