Finding the Third Proportional to 264,908 and 396,321
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Solution
The third proportional to 264,908 and 396,321 is: 592,924.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
264,908 : 396,321 = 396,321 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
264,908/396,321 = 396,321/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
264,908x = 396,321 × 396,321 - Step 4: Simplify right side
264,908x = 157,070,335,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 157,070,335,041/264,908 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 592,924.09
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