Finding the Third Proportional to 264,432 and 581,352
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Solution
The third proportional to 264,432 and 581,352 is: 1,278,098.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
264,432 : 581,352 = 581,352 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
264,432/581,352 = 581,352/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
264,432x = 581,352 × 581,352 - Step 4: Simplify right side
264,432x = 337,970,147,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 337,970,147,904/264,432 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,278,098.52
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