Finding the Third Proportional to 265,126 and 401,548
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Solution
The third proportional to 265,126 and 401,548 is: 608,166.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
265,126 : 401,548 = 401,548 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
265,126/401,548 = 401,548/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
265,126x = 401,548 × 401,548 - Step 4: Simplify right side
265,126x = 161,240,796,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 161,240,796,304/265,126 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 608,166.67
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