Finding the Third Proportional to 266,424 and 375,225
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Solution
The third proportional to 266,424 and 375,225 is: 528,457.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
266,424 : 375,225 = 375,225 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
266,424/375,225 = 375,225/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
266,424x = 375,225 × 375,225 - Step 4: Simplify right side
266,424x = 140,793,800,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,793,800,625/266,424 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 528,457.65
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