Finding the Third Proportional to 264,341 and 376,828
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Solution
The third proportional to 264,341 and 376,828 is: 537,182.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
264,341 : 376,828 = 376,828 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
264,341/376,828 = 376,828/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
264,341x = 376,828 × 376,828 - Step 4: Simplify right side
264,341x = 141,999,341,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,999,341,584/264,341 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 537,182.43
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