Finding the Third Proportional to 261,381 and 368,091
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Solution
The third proportional to 261,381 and 368,091 is: 518,365.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
261,381 : 368,091 = 368,091 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
261,381/368,091 = 368,091/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
261,381x = 368,091 × 368,091 - Step 4: Simplify right side
261,381x = 135,490,984,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 135,490,984,281/261,381 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 518,365.85
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