Finding the Third Proportional to 266,636 and 375,057
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Solution
The third proportional to 266,636 and 375,057 is: 527,564.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
266,636 : 375,057 = 375,057 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
266,636/375,057 = 375,057/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
266,636x = 375,057 × 375,057 - Step 4: Simplify right side
266,636x = 140,667,753,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,667,753,249/266,636 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 527,564.74
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