Finding the Third Proportional to 262,980 and 372,114
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Solution
The third proportional to 262,980 and 372,114 is: 526,537.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
262,980 : 372,114 = 372,114 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
262,980/372,114 = 372,114/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
262,980x = 372,114 × 372,114 - Step 4: Simplify right side
262,980x = 138,468,828,996 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 138,468,828,996/262,980 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 526,537.49
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