Finding the Third Proportional to 264,292 and 376,754
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Solution
The third proportional to 264,292 and 376,754 is: 537,071.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
264,292 : 376,754 = 376,754 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
264,292/376,754 = 376,754/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
264,292x = 376,754 × 376,754 - Step 4: Simplify right side
264,292x = 141,943,576,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,943,576,516/264,292 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 537,071.03
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