Finding the Third Proportional to 265,464 and 411,036
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Solution
The third proportional to 265,464 and 411,036 is: 636,435.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
265,464 : 411,036 = 411,036 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
265,464/411,036 = 411,036/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
265,464x = 411,036 × 411,036 - Step 4: Simplify right side
265,464x = 168,950,593,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 168,950,593,296/265,464 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 636,435.05
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