Finding the Third Proportional to 264,438 and 402,849
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Solution
The third proportional to 264,438 and 402,849 is: 613,706.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
264,438 : 402,849 = 402,849 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
264,438/402,849 = 402,849/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
264,438x = 402,849 × 402,849 - Step 4: Simplify right side
264,438x = 162,287,316,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 162,287,316,801/264,438 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 613,706.49
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