Finding the Third Proportional to 264,906 and 396,316.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 264,906 and 396,316.50 is: 592,915.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
264,906 : 396,316.50 = 396,316.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
264,906/396,316.50 = 396,316.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
264,906x = 396,316.50 × 396,316.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
264,906x = 157,066,768,172.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 157,066,768,172.25/264,906 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 592,915.10
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