Finding the Third Proportional to 265,747.50 and 411,743.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 265,747.50 and 411,743.25 is: 637,945.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
265,747.50 : 411,743.25 = 411,743.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
265,747.50/411,743.25 = 411,743.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
265,747.50x = 411,743.25 × 411,743.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
265,747.50x = 169,532,503,920.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 169,532,503,920.56/265,747.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 637,945.81
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