Finding the Third Proportional to 264,604 and 399,364
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Solution
The third proportional to 264,604 and 399,364 is: 602,755.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
264,604 : 399,364 = 399,364 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
264,604/399,364 = 399,364/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
264,604x = 399,364 × 399,364 - Step 4: Simplify right side
264,604x = 159,491,604,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 159,491,604,496/264,604 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 602,755.83
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