Finding the Third Proportional to 264,960 and 409,346
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Solution
The third proportional to 264,960 and 409,346 is: 632,413.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
264,960 : 409,346 = 409,346 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
264,960/409,346 = 409,346/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
264,960x = 409,346 × 409,346 - Step 4: Simplify right side
264,960x = 167,564,147,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 167,564,147,716/264,960 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 632,413.00
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