Finding the Third Proportional to 264,486 and 350,841
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Solution
The third proportional to 264,486 and 350,841 is: 465,391.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
264,486 : 350,841 = 350,841 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
264,486/350,841 = 350,841/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
264,486x = 350,841 × 350,841 - Step 4: Simplify right side
264,486x = 123,089,407,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 123,089,407,281/264,486 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 465,391.01
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