Finding the Third Proportional to 266,102 and 413,167
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Solution
The third proportional to 266,102 and 413,167 is: 641,509.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
266,102 : 413,167 = 413,167 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
266,102/413,167 = 413,167/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
266,102x = 413,167 × 413,167 - Step 4: Simplify right side
266,102x = 170,706,969,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 170,706,969,889/266,102 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 641,509.53
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