Finding the Third Proportional to 264,830 and 405,193
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Solution
The third proportional to 264,830 and 405,193 is: 619,950.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
264,830 : 405,193 = 405,193 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
264,830/405,193 = 405,193/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
264,830x = 405,193 × 405,193 - Step 4: Simplify right side
264,830x = 164,181,367,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 164,181,367,249/264,830 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 619,950.03
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