Finding the Third Proportional to 265,110 and 401,526
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Solution
The third proportional to 265,110 and 401,526 is: 608,136.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
265,110 : 401,526 = 401,526 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
265,110/401,526 = 401,526/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
265,110x = 401,526 × 401,526 - Step 4: Simplify right side
265,110x = 161,223,128,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 161,223,128,676/265,110 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 608,136.73
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