Finding the Third Proportional to 261,278 and 367,939
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Solution
The third proportional to 261,278 and 367,939 is: 518,142.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
261,278 : 367,939 = 367,939 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
261,278/367,939 = 367,939/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
261,278x = 367,939 × 367,939 - Step 4: Simplify right side
261,278x = 135,379,107,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 135,379,107,721/261,278 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 518,142.01
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