Finding the Third Proportional to 262,360.50 and 405,135
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Solution
The third proportional to 262,360.50 and 405,135 is: 625,606.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
262,360.50 : 405,135 = 405,135 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
262,360.50/405,135 = 405,135/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
262,360.50x = 405,135 × 405,135 - Step 4: Simplify right side
262,360.50x = 164,134,368,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 164,134,368,225/262,360.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 625,606.25
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