Finding the Third Proportional to 264,324 and 402,678
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Solution
The third proportional to 264,324 and 402,678 is: 613,450.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
264,324 : 402,678 = 402,678 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
264,324/402,678 = 402,678/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
264,324x = 402,678 × 402,678 - Step 4: Simplify right side
264,324x = 162,149,571,684 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 162,149,571,684/264,324 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 613,450.05
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