Finding the Third Proportional to 264,629 and 346,095
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Solution
The third proportional to 264,629 and 346,095 is: 452,640.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
264,629 : 346,095 = 346,095 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
264,629/346,095 = 346,095/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
264,629x = 346,095 × 346,095 - Step 4: Simplify right side
264,629x = 119,781,749,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 119,781,749,025/264,629 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 452,640.30
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