Finding the Third Proportional to 265,440 and 411,012
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Solution
The third proportional to 265,440 and 411,012 is: 636,418.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
265,440 : 411,012 = 411,012 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
265,440/411,012 = 411,012/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
265,440x = 411,012 × 411,012 - Step 4: Simplify right side
265,440x = 168,930,864,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 168,930,864,144/265,440 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 636,418.26
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