Finding the Third Proportional to 264,492 and 402,273.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 264,492 and 402,273.75 is: 611,830.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
264,492 : 402,273.75 = 402,273.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
264,492/402,273.75 = 402,273.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
264,492x = 402,273.75 × 402,273.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
264,492x = 161,824,169,939.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 161,824,169,939.06/264,492 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 611,830.11
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