Finding the Third Proportional to 265,344 and 375,108
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Solution
The third proportional to 265,344 and 375,108 is: 530,277.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
265,344 : 375,108 = 375,108 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
265,344/375,108 = 375,108/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
265,344x = 375,108 × 375,108 - Step 4: Simplify right side
265,344x = 140,706,011,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,706,011,664/265,344 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 530,277.72
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