Finding the Third Proportional to 264,660 and 624,672
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Solution
The third proportional to 264,660 and 624,672 is: 1,474,401.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
264,660 : 624,672 = 624,672 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
264,660/624,672 = 624,672/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
264,660x = 624,672 × 624,672 - Step 4: Simplify right side
264,660x = 390,215,107,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 390,215,107,584/264,660 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,474,401.52
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