Finding the Third Proportional to 264,606 and 399,366
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Solution
The third proportional to 264,606 and 399,366 is: 602,757.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
264,606 : 399,366 = 399,366 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
264,606/399,366 = 399,366/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
264,606x = 399,366 × 399,366 - Step 4: Simplify right side
264,606x = 159,493,201,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 159,493,201,956/264,606 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 602,757.31
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