Finding the Third Proportional to 257,226 and 366,922
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Solution
The third proportional to 257,226 and 366,922 is: 523,398.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
257,226 : 366,922 = 366,922 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
257,226/366,922 = 366,922/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
257,226x = 366,922 × 366,922 - Step 4: Simplify right side
257,226x = 134,631,754,084 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,631,754,084/257,226 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 523,398.70
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