Finding the Third Proportional to 266,040 and 391,275
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Solution
The third proportional to 266,040 and 391,275 is: 575,462.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
266,040 : 391,275 = 391,275 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
266,040/391,275 = 391,275/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
266,040x = 391,275 × 391,275 - Step 4: Simplify right side
266,040x = 153,096,125,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 153,096,125,625/266,040 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 575,462.81
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