Finding the Third Proportional to 265,336 and 410,856
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Solution
The third proportional to 265,336 and 410,856 is: 636,184.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
265,336 : 410,856 = 410,856 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
265,336/410,856 = 410,856/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
265,336x = 410,856 × 410,856 - Step 4: Simplify right side
265,336x = 168,802,652,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 168,802,652,736/265,336 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 636,184.51
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