Finding the Third Proportional to 264,333 and 376,816
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Solution
The third proportional to 264,333 and 376,816 is: 537,164.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
264,333 : 376,816 = 376,816 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
264,333/376,816 = 376,816/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
264,333x = 376,816 × 376,816 - Step 4: Simplify right side
264,333x = 141,990,297,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,990,297,856/264,333 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 537,164.48
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