Finding the Third Proportional to 262,824 and 411,737
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Solution
The third proportional to 262,824 and 411,737 is: 645,022.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
262,824 : 411,737 = 411,737 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
262,824/411,737 = 411,737/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
262,824x = 411,737 × 411,737 - Step 4: Simplify right side
262,824x = 169,527,357,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 169,527,357,169/262,824 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 645,022.36
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