Finding the Third Proportional to 261,128 and 352,324
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Solution
The third proportional to 261,128 and 352,324 is: 475,369.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
261,128 : 352,324 = 352,324 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
261,128/352,324 = 352,324/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
261,128x = 352,324 × 352,324 - Step 4: Simplify right side
261,128x = 124,132,200,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,132,200,976/261,128 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 475,369.17
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