Finding the Third Proportional to 265,572 and 411,210
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Solution
The third proportional to 265,572 and 411,210 is: 636,714.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
265,572 : 411,210 = 411,210 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
265,572/411,210 = 411,210/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
265,572x = 411,210 × 411,210 - Step 4: Simplify right side
265,572x = 169,093,664,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 169,093,664,100/265,572 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 636,714.96
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