Finding the Third Proportional to 266,322 and 374,599
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Solution
The third proportional to 266,322 and 374,599 is: 526,897.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
266,322 : 374,599 = 374,599 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
266,322/374,599 = 374,599/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
266,322x = 374,599 × 374,599 - Step 4: Simplify right side
266,322x = 140,324,410,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,324,410,801/266,322 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 526,897.56
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