Finding the Third Proportional to 264,387 and 546,558
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Solution
The third proportional to 264,387 and 546,558 is: 1,129,880.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
264,387 : 546,558 = 546,558 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
264,387/546,558 = 546,558/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
264,387x = 546,558 × 546,558 - Step 4: Simplify right side
264,387x = 298,725,647,364 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 298,725,647,364/264,387 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,129,880.24
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