Finding the Third Proportional to 175,242 and 266,328
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,242 and 266,328 is: 404,758.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,242 : 266,328 = 266,328 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,242/266,328 = 266,328/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,242x = 266,328 × 266,328 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,242x = 70,930,603,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 70,930,603,584/175,242 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 404,758.01
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