Finding the Third Proportional to 266,380 and 402,333
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Solution
The third proportional to 266,380 and 402,333 is: 607,672.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
266,380 : 402,333 = 402,333 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
266,380/402,333 = 402,333/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
266,380x = 402,333 × 402,333 - Step 4: Simplify right side
266,380x = 161,871,842,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 161,871,842,889/266,380 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 607,672.66
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