Finding the Third Proportional to 262,821 and 411,733
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Solution
The third proportional to 262,821 and 411,733 is: 645,017.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
262,821 : 411,733 = 411,733 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
262,821/411,733 = 411,733/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
262,821x = 411,733 × 411,733 - Step 4: Simplify right side
262,821x = 169,524,063,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 169,524,063,289/262,821 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 645,017.19
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