Finding the Third Proportional to 264,762 and 404,067
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Solution
The third proportional to 264,762 and 404,067 is: 616,667.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
264,762 : 404,067 = 404,067 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
264,762/404,067 = 404,067/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
264,762x = 404,067 × 404,067 - Step 4: Simplify right side
264,762x = 163,270,140,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 163,270,140,489/264,762 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 616,667.57
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