Finding the Third Proportional to 264,417 and 402,820
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Solution
The third proportional to 264,417 and 402,820 is: 613,666.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
264,417 : 402,820 = 402,820 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
264,417/402,820 = 402,820/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
264,417x = 402,820 × 402,820 - Step 4: Simplify right side
264,417x = 162,263,952,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 162,263,952,400/264,417 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 613,666.87
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