Finding the Third Proportional to 266,202 and 402,075
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Solution
The third proportional to 266,202 and 402,075 is: 607,299.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
266,202 : 402,075 = 402,075 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
266,202/402,075 = 402,075/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
266,202x = 402,075 × 402,075 - Step 4: Simplify right side
266,202x = 161,664,305,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 161,664,305,625/266,202 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 607,299.37
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