Finding the Third Proportional to 264,338 and 376,824
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Solution
The third proportional to 264,338 and 376,824 is: 537,177.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
264,338 : 376,824 = 376,824 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
264,338/376,824 = 376,824/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
264,338x = 376,824 × 376,824 - Step 4: Simplify right side
264,338x = 141,996,326,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,996,326,976/264,338 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 537,177.13
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