Finding the Third Proportional to 266,490 and 410,026
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Solution
The third proportional to 266,490 and 410,026 is: 630,872.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
266,490 : 410,026 = 410,026 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
266,490/410,026 = 410,026/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
266,490x = 410,026 × 410,026 - Step 4: Simplify right side
266,490x = 168,121,320,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 168,121,320,676/266,490 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 630,872.91
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