Finding the Third Proportional to 115,044 and 268,926
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Solution
The third proportional to 115,044 and 268,926 is: 628,639.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
115,044 : 268,926 = 268,926 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
115,044/268,926 = 268,926/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
115,044x = 268,926 × 268,926 - Step 4: Simplify right side
115,044x = 72,321,193,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 72,321,193,476/115,044 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 628,639.42
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