Finding the Third Proportional to 266,325.75 and 374,604.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 266,325.75 and 374,604.75 is: 526,906.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
266,325.75 : 374,604.75 = 374,604.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
266,325.75/374,604.75 = 374,604.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
266,325.75x = 374,604.75 × 374,604.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
266,325.75x = 140,328,718,722.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,328,718,722.56/266,325.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 526,906.31
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