Finding the Third Proportional to 266,061 and 391,311
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Solution
The third proportional to 266,061 and 391,311 is: 575,523.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
266,061 : 391,311 = 391,311 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
266,061/391,311 = 391,311/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
266,061x = 391,311 × 391,311 - Step 4: Simplify right side
266,061x = 153,124,298,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 153,124,298,721/266,061 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 575,523.28
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