Finding the Third Proportional to 264,012 and 409,005
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Solution
The third proportional to 264,012 and 409,005 is: 633,626.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
264,012 : 409,005 = 409,005 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
264,012/409,005 = 409,005/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
264,012x = 409,005 × 409,005 - Step 4: Simplify right side
264,012x = 167,285,090,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 167,285,090,025/264,012 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 633,626.84
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