Finding the Third Proportional to 265,650 and 406,548
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Solution
The third proportional to 265,650 and 406,548 is: 622,176.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
265,650 : 406,548 = 406,548 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
265,650/406,548 = 406,548/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
265,650x = 406,548 × 406,548 - Step 4: Simplify right side
265,650x = 165,281,276,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 165,281,276,304/265,650 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 622,176.84
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