Finding the Third Proportional to 264,432 and 402,840
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Solution
The third proportional to 264,432 and 402,840 is: 613,692.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
264,432 : 402,840 = 402,840 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
264,432/402,840 = 402,840/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
264,432x = 402,840 × 402,840 - Step 4: Simplify right side
264,432x = 162,280,065,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 162,280,065,600/264,432 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 613,692.99
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