Finding the Third Proportional to 264,794 and 370,403
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Solution
The third proportional to 264,794 and 370,403 is: 518,132.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
264,794 : 370,403 = 370,403 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
264,794/370,403 = 370,403/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
264,794x = 370,403 × 370,403 - Step 4: Simplify right side
264,794x = 137,198,382,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 137,198,382,409/264,794 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 518,132.52
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