Finding the Third Proportional to 264,306 and 402,654
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Solution
The third proportional to 264,306 and 402,654 is: 613,418.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
264,306 : 402,654 = 402,654 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
264,306/402,654 = 402,654/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
264,306x = 402,654 × 402,654 - Step 4: Simplify right side
264,306x = 162,130,243,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 162,130,243,716/264,306 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 613,418.70
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