Finding the Third Proportional to 264,096 and 396,180
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Solution
The third proportional to 264,096 and 396,180 is: 594,324.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
264,096 : 396,180 = 396,180 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
264,096/396,180 = 396,180/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
264,096x = 396,180 × 396,180 - Step 4: Simplify right side
264,096x = 156,958,592,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 156,958,592,400/264,096 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 594,324.00
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