Finding the Third Proportional to 264,464 and 408,360
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Solution
The third proportional to 264,464 and 408,360 is: 630,550.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
264,464 : 408,360 = 408,360 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
264,464/408,360 = 408,360/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
264,464x = 408,360 × 408,360 - Step 4: Simplify right side
264,464x = 166,757,889,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 166,757,889,600/264,464 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 630,550.43
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