Finding the Third Proportional to 264,564 and 376,999
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Solution
The third proportional to 264,564 and 376,999 is: 537,216.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
264,564 : 376,999 = 376,999 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
264,564/376,999 = 376,999/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
264,564x = 376,999 × 376,999 - Step 4: Simplify right side
264,564x = 142,128,246,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 142,128,246,001/264,564 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 537,216.88
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