Finding the Third Proportional to 266,193.84 and 373,515.05
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Solution
The third proportional to 266,193.84 and 373,515.05 is: 524,104.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
266,193.84 : 373,515.05 = 373,515.05 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
266,193.84/373,515.05 = 373,515.05/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
266,193.84x = 373,515.05 × 373,515.05 - Step 4: Simplify right side
266,193.84x = 139,513,490,242.03 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 139,513,490,242.03/266,193.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 524,104.87
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