Finding the Third Proportional to 264,794.63 and 392,047.88
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Solution
The third proportional to 264,794.63 and 392,047.88 is: 580,455.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
264,794.63 : 392,047.88 = 392,047.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
264,794.63/392,047.88 = 392,047.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
264,794.63x = 392,047.88 × 392,047.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
264,794.63x = 153,701,536,292.02 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 153,701,536,292.02/264,794.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 580,455.65
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