Finding the Third Proportional to 264,337 and 376,822
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Solution
The third proportional to 264,337 and 376,822 is: 537,173.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
264,337 : 376,822 = 376,822 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
264,337/376,822 = 376,822/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
264,337x = 376,822 × 376,822 - Step 4: Simplify right side
264,337x = 141,994,819,684 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,994,819,684/264,337 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 537,173.46
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