Finding the Third Proportional to 262,867 and 411,819
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Solution
The third proportional to 262,867 and 411,819 is: 645,173.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
262,867 : 411,819 = 411,819 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
262,867/411,819 = 411,819/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
262,867x = 411,819 × 411,819 - Step 4: Simplify right side
262,867x = 169,594,888,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 169,594,888,761/262,867 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 645,173.75
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