Finding the Third Proportional to 265,979.25 and 406,921.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 265,979.25 and 406,921.50 is: 622,548.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
265,979.25 : 406,921.50 = 406,921.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
265,979.25/406,921.50 = 406,921.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
265,979.25x = 406,921.50 × 406,921.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
265,979.25x = 165,585,107,162.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 165,585,107,162.25/265,979.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 622,548.97
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