Finding the Third Proportional to 262,890 and 411,853.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 262,890 and 411,853.50 is: 645,225.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
262,890 : 411,853.50 = 411,853.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
262,890/411,853.50 = 411,853.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
262,890x = 411,853.50 × 411,853.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
262,890x = 169,623,305,462.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 169,623,305,462.25/262,890 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 645,225.40
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