Finding the Third Proportional to 266,359 and 397,381
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Solution
The third proportional to 266,359 and 397,381 is: 592,852.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
266,359 : 397,381 = 397,381 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
266,359/397,381 = 397,381/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
266,359x = 397,381 × 397,381 - Step 4: Simplify right side
266,359x = 157,911,659,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 157,911,659,161/266,359 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 592,852.73
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