Finding the Third Proportional to 265,260 and 405,636
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Solution
The third proportional to 265,260 and 405,636 is: 620,299.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
265,260 : 405,636 = 405,636 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
265,260/405,636 = 405,636/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
265,260x = 405,636 × 405,636 - Step 4: Simplify right side
265,260x = 164,540,564,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 164,540,564,496/265,260 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 620,299.20
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