Finding the Third Proportional to 264,756 and 399,570
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Solution
The third proportional to 264,756 and 399,570 is: 603,031.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
264,756 : 399,570 = 399,570 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
264,756/399,570 = 399,570/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
264,756x = 399,570 × 399,570 - Step 4: Simplify right side
264,756x = 159,656,184,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 159,656,184,900/264,756 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 603,031.41
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