Finding the Third Proportional to 266,185.13 and 398,867.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 266,185.13 and 398,867.63 is: 597,686.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
266,185.13 : 398,867.63 = 398,867.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
266,185.13/398,867.63 = 398,867.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
266,185.13x = 398,867.63 × 398,867.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
266,185.13x = 159,095,382,273.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 159,095,382,273.14/266,185.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 597,686.98
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