Finding the Third Proportional to 265,340.81 and 375,090.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 265,340.81 and 375,090.75 is: 530,235.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
265,340.81 : 375,090.75 = 375,090.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
265,340.81/375,090.75 = 375,090.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
265,340.81x = 375,090.75 × 375,090.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
265,340.81x = 140,693,070,735.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,693,070,735.56/265,340.81 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 530,235.32
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