Finding the Third Proportional to 264,451.50 and 397,257.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 264,451.50 and 397,257.75 is: 596,758.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
264,451.50 : 397,257.75 = 397,257.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
264,451.50/397,257.75 = 397,257.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
264,451.50x = 397,257.75 × 397,257.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
264,451.50x = 157,813,719,935.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 157,813,719,935.06/264,451.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 596,758.65
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