Finding the Third Proportional to 264,205 and 409,269
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Solution
The third proportional to 264,205 and 409,269 is: 633,981.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
264,205 : 409,269 = 409,269 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
264,205/409,269 = 409,269/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
264,205x = 409,269 × 409,269 - Step 4: Simplify right side
264,205x = 167,501,114,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 167,501,114,361/264,205 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 633,981.62
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