Finding the Third Proportional to 266,440 and 398,850
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Solution
The third proportional to 266,440 and 398,850 is: 597,062.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
266,440 : 398,850 = 398,850 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
266,440/398,850 = 398,850/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
266,440x = 398,850 × 398,850 - Step 4: Simplify right side
266,440x = 159,081,322,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 159,081,322,500/266,440 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 597,062.46
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