Finding the Third Proportional to 265,034 and 410,835
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Solution
The third proportional to 265,034 and 410,835 is: 636,844.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
265,034 : 410,835 = 410,835 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
265,034/410,835 = 410,835/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
265,034x = 410,835 × 410,835 - Step 4: Simplify right side
265,034x = 168,785,397,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 168,785,397,225/265,034 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 636,844.32
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