Finding the Third Proportional to 264,334 and 376,818
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Solution
The third proportional to 264,334 and 376,818 is: 537,168.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
264,334 : 376,818 = 376,818 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
264,334/376,818 = 376,818/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
264,334x = 376,818 × 376,818 - Step 4: Simplify right side
264,334x = 141,991,805,124 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,991,805,124/264,334 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 537,168.15
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