Finding the Third Proportional to 264,165 and 401,296.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 264,165 and 401,296.50 is: 609,614.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
264,165 : 401,296.50 = 401,296.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
264,165/401,296.50 = 401,296.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
264,165x = 401,296.50 × 401,296.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
264,165x = 161,038,880,912.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 161,038,880,912.25/264,165 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 609,614.75
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