Finding the Third Proportional to 264,474 and 402,908
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Solution
The third proportional to 264,474 and 402,908 is: 613,802.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
264,474 : 402,908 = 402,908 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
264,474/402,908 = 402,908/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
264,474x = 402,908 × 402,908 - Step 4: Simplify right side
264,474x = 162,334,856,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 162,334,856,464/264,474 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 613,802.70
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