Finding the Third Proportional to 264,000 and 350,076
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Solution
The third proportional to 264,000 and 350,076 is: 464,216.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
264,000 : 350,076 = 350,076 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
264,000/350,076 = 350,076/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
264,000x = 350,076 × 350,076 - Step 4: Simplify right side
264,000x = 122,553,205,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,553,205,776/264,000 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 464,216.69
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