Finding the Third Proportional to 264,392 and 397,176
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Solution
The third proportional to 264,392 and 397,176 is: 596,647.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
264,392 : 397,176 = 397,176 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
264,392/397,176 = 397,176/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
264,392x = 397,176 × 397,176 - Step 4: Simplify right side
264,392x = 157,748,774,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 157,748,774,976/264,392 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 596,647.31
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