Finding the Third Proportional to 260,064 and 353,232
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Solution
The third proportional to 260,064 and 353,232 is: 479,777.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
260,064 : 353,232 = 353,232 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
260,064/353,232 = 353,232/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
260,064x = 353,232 × 353,232 - Step 4: Simplify right side
260,064x = 124,772,845,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,772,845,824/260,064 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 479,777.46
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