Finding the Third Proportional to 266,895 and 415,651.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 266,895 and 415,651.50 is: 647,318.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
266,895 : 415,651.50 = 415,651.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
266,895/415,651.50 = 415,651.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
266,895x = 415,651.50 × 415,651.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
266,895x = 172,766,169,452.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 172,766,169,452.25/266,895 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 647,318.87
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