Finding the Third Proportional to 264,410 and 402,811
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Solution
The third proportional to 264,410 and 402,811 is: 613,655.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
264,410 : 402,811 = 402,811 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
264,410/402,811 = 402,811/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
264,410x = 402,811 × 402,811 - Step 4: Simplify right side
264,410x = 162,256,701,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 162,256,701,721/264,410 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 613,655.69
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