Finding the Third Proportional to 266,327 and 374,606
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Solution
The third proportional to 266,327 and 374,606 is: 526,907.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
266,327 : 374,606 = 374,606 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
266,327/374,606 = 374,606/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
266,327x = 374,606 × 374,606 - Step 4: Simplify right side
266,327x = 140,329,655,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,329,655,236/266,327 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 526,907.36
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