Finding the Third Proportional to 265,131 and 411,183
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Solution
The third proportional to 265,131 and 411,183 is: 637,690.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
265,131 : 411,183 = 411,183 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
265,131/411,183 = 411,183/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
265,131x = 411,183 × 411,183 - Step 4: Simplify right side
265,131x = 169,071,459,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 169,071,459,489/265,131 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 637,690.27
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