Finding the Third Proportional to 264,485.25 and 624,246.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 264,485.25 and 624,246.75 is: 1,473,367.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
264,485.25 : 624,246.75 = 624,246.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
264,485.25/624,246.75 = 624,246.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
264,485.25x = 624,246.75 × 624,246.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
264,485.25x = 389,684,004,885.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 389,684,004,885.56/264,485.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,473,367.63
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