Finding the Third Proportional to 265,368 and 390,222
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Solution
The third proportional to 265,368 and 390,222 is: 573,819.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
265,368 : 390,222 = 390,222 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
265,368/390,222 = 390,222/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
265,368x = 390,222 × 390,222 - Step 4: Simplify right side
265,368x = 152,273,209,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 152,273,209,284/265,368 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 573,819.03
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