Finding the Third Proportional to 261,492 and 368,238
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Solution
The third proportional to 261,492 and 368,238 is: 518,559.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
261,492 : 368,238 = 368,238 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
261,492/368,238 = 368,238/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
261,492x = 368,238 × 368,238 - Step 4: Simplify right side
261,492x = 135,599,224,644 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 135,599,224,644/261,492 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 518,559.74
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