Finding the Third Proportional to 264,384 and 409,527
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Solution
The third proportional to 264,384 and 409,527 is: 634,351.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
264,384 : 409,527 = 409,527 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
264,384/409,527 = 409,527/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
264,384x = 409,527 × 409,527 - Step 4: Simplify right side
264,384x = 167,712,363,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 167,712,363,729/264,384 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 634,351.41
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