Finding the Third Proportional to 266,784 and 412,800
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Solution
The third proportional to 266,784 and 412,800 is: 638,733.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
266,784 : 412,800 = 412,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
266,784/412,800 = 412,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
266,784x = 412,800 × 412,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
266,784x = 170,403,840,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 170,403,840,000/266,784 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 638,733.36
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