Finding the Third Proportional to 264,402 and 376,915
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Solution
The third proportional to 264,402 and 376,915 is: 537,306.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
264,402 : 376,915 = 376,915 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
264,402/376,915 = 376,915/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
264,402x = 376,915 × 376,915 - Step 4: Simplify right side
264,402x = 142,064,917,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 142,064,917,225/264,402 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 537,306.52
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