Finding the Third Proportional to 265,858 and 398,981
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Solution
The third proportional to 265,858 and 398,981 is: 598,762.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
265,858 : 398,981 = 398,981 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
265,858/398,981 = 398,981/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
265,858x = 398,981 × 398,981 - Step 4: Simplify right side
265,858x = 159,185,838,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 159,185,838,361/265,858 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 598,762.64
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