Finding the Third Proportional to 264,358 and 425,560
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Solution
The third proportional to 264,358 and 425,560 is: 685,060.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
264,358 : 425,560 = 425,560 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
264,358/425,560 = 425,560/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
264,358x = 425,560 × 425,560 - Step 4: Simplify right side
264,358x = 181,101,313,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 181,101,313,600/264,358 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 685,060.84
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