Finding the Third Proportional to 266,004 and 358,884
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Solution
The third proportional to 266,004 and 358,884 is: 484,194.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
266,004 : 358,884 = 358,884 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
266,004/358,884 = 358,884/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
266,004x = 358,884 × 358,884 - Step 4: Simplify right side
266,004x = 128,797,725,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 128,797,725,456/266,004 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 484,194.69
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