Finding the Third Proportional to 264,036 and 351,954
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Solution
The third proportional to 264,036 and 351,954 is: 469,146.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
264,036 : 351,954 = 351,954 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
264,036/351,954 = 351,954/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
264,036x = 351,954 × 351,954 - Step 4: Simplify right side
264,036x = 123,871,618,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 123,871,618,116/264,036 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 469,146.70
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