Finding the Third Proportional to 262,986.75 and 374,775.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 262,986.75 and 374,775.75 is: 534,083.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
262,986.75 : 374,775.75 = 374,775.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
262,986.75/374,775.75 = 374,775.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
262,986.75x = 374,775.75 × 374,775.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
262,986.75x = 140,456,862,788.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,456,862,788.06/262,986.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 534,083.42
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