Finding the Third Proportional to 266,034 and 401,805
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Solution
The third proportional to 266,034 and 401,805 is: 606,867.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
266,034 : 401,805 = 401,805 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
266,034/401,805 = 401,805/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
266,034x = 401,805 × 401,805 - Step 4: Simplify right side
266,034x = 161,447,258,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 161,447,258,025/266,034 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 606,867.01
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