Finding the Third Proportional to 264,828 and 405,189
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Solution
The third proportional to 264,828 and 405,189 is: 619,942.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
264,828 : 405,189 = 405,189 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
264,828/405,189 = 405,189/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
264,828x = 405,189 × 405,189 - Step 4: Simplify right side
264,828x = 164,178,125,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 164,178,125,721/264,828 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 619,942.47
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