Finding the Third Proportional to 266,204 and 402,077
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Solution
The third proportional to 266,204 and 402,077 is: 607,300.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
266,204 : 402,077 = 402,077 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
266,204/402,077 = 402,077/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
266,204x = 402,077 × 402,077 - Step 4: Simplify right side
266,204x = 161,665,913,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 161,665,913,929/266,204 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 607,300.84
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