Finding the Third Proportional to 265,130 and 401,553
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Solution
The third proportional to 265,130 and 401,553 is: 608,172.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
265,130 : 401,553 = 401,553 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
265,130/401,553 = 401,553/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
265,130x = 401,553 × 401,553 - Step 4: Simplify right side
265,130x = 161,244,811,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 161,244,811,809/265,130 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 608,172.64
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