Finding the Third Proportional to 261,322 and 368,009
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Solution
The third proportional to 261,322 and 368,009 is: 518,251.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
261,322 : 368,009 = 368,009 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
261,322/368,009 = 368,009/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
261,322x = 368,009 × 368,009 - Step 4: Simplify right side
261,322x = 135,430,624,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 135,430,624,081/261,322 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 518,251.90
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