Finding the Third Proportional to 264,304 and 402,652
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Solution
The third proportional to 264,304 and 402,652 is: 613,417.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
264,304 : 402,652 = 402,652 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
264,304/402,652 = 402,652/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
264,304x = 402,652 × 402,652 - Step 4: Simplify right side
264,304x = 162,128,633,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 162,128,633,104/264,304 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 613,417.25
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