Finding the Third Proportional to 264,296 and 376,760
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Solution
The third proportional to 264,296 and 376,760 is: 537,080.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
264,296 : 376,760 = 376,760 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
264,296/376,760 = 376,760/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
264,296x = 376,760 × 376,760 - Step 4: Simplify right side
264,296x = 141,948,097,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,948,097,600/264,296 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 537,080.01
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