Finding the Third Proportional to 266,190 and 402,057
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Solution
The third proportional to 266,190 and 402,057 is: 607,272.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
266,190 : 402,057 = 402,057 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
266,190/402,057 = 402,057/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
266,190x = 402,057 × 402,057 - Step 4: Simplify right side
266,190x = 161,649,831,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 161,649,831,249/266,190 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 607,272.37
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