Finding the Third Proportional to 209,044.13 and 264,358.69
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Solution
The third proportional to 209,044.13 and 264,358.69 is: 334,309.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
209,044.13 : 264,358.69 = 264,358.69 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
209,044.13/264,358.69 = 264,358.69/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
209,044.13x = 264,358.69 × 264,358.69 - Step 4: Simplify right side
209,044.13x = 69,885,515,656.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 69,885,515,656.72/209,044.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 334,309.88
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