Finding the Third Proportional to 264,314 and 425,586
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Solution
The third proportional to 264,314 and 425,586 is: 685,258.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
264,314 : 425,586 = 425,586 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
264,314/425,586 = 425,586/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
264,314x = 425,586 × 425,586 - Step 4: Simplify right side
264,314x = 181,123,443,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 181,123,443,396/264,314 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 685,258.61
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