Finding the Third Proportional to 265,624 and 411,288
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Solution
The third proportional to 265,624 and 411,288 is: 636,831.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
265,624 : 411,288 = 411,288 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
265,624/411,288 = 411,288/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
265,624x = 411,288 × 411,288 - Step 4: Simplify right side
265,624x = 169,157,818,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 169,157,818,944/265,624 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 636,831.83
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