Finding the Third Proportional to 264,318 and 409,434
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Solution
The third proportional to 264,318 and 409,434 is: 634,221.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
264,318 : 409,434 = 409,434 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
264,318/409,434 = 409,434/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
264,318x = 409,434 × 409,434 - Step 4: Simplify right side
264,318x = 167,636,200,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 167,636,200,356/264,318 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 634,221.66
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