Finding the Third Proportional to 264,300 and 376,766
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Solution
The third proportional to 264,300 and 376,766 is: 537,088.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
264,300 : 376,766 = 376,766 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
264,300/376,766 = 376,766/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
264,300x = 376,766 × 376,766 - Step 4: Simplify right side
264,300x = 141,952,618,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,952,618,756/264,300 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 537,088.99
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