Finding the Third Proportional to 262,820 and 411,813
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Solution
The third proportional to 262,820 and 411,813 is: 645,270.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
262,820 : 411,813 = 411,813 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
262,820/411,813 = 411,813/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
262,820x = 411,813 × 411,813 - Step 4: Simplify right side
262,820x = 169,589,946,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 169,589,946,969/262,820 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 645,270.33
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