Finding the Third Proportional to 265,864 and 408,654
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Solution
The third proportional to 265,864 and 408,654 is: 628,133.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
265,864 : 408,654 = 408,654 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
265,864/408,654 = 408,654/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
265,864x = 408,654 × 408,654 - Step 4: Simplify right side
265,864x = 166,998,091,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 166,998,091,716/265,864 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 628,133.53
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