Finding the Third Proportional to 265,486.99 and 420,595.98
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Solution
The third proportional to 265,486.99 and 420,595.98 is: 666,326.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
265,486.99 : 420,595.98 = 420,595.98 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
265,486.99/420,595.98 = 420,595.98/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
265,486.99x = 420,595.98 × 420,595.98 - Step 4: Simplify right side
265,486.99x = 176,900,978,786.47 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 176,900,978,786.47/265,486.99 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 666,326.35
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