Finding the Third Proportional to 265,584 and 406,119
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Solution
The third proportional to 265,584 and 406,119 is: 621,018.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
265,584 : 406,119 = 406,119 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
265,584/406,119 = 406,119/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
265,584x = 406,119 × 406,119 - Step 4: Simplify right side
265,584x = 164,932,642,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 164,932,642,161/265,584 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 621,018.74
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