Finding the Third Proportional to 262,773 and 401,868
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Solution
The third proportional to 262,773 and 401,868 is: 614,590.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
262,773 : 401,868 = 401,868 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
262,773/401,868 = 401,868/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
262,773x = 401,868 × 401,868 - Step 4: Simplify right side
262,773x = 161,497,889,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 161,497,889,424/262,773 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 614,590.88
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