Finding the Third Proportional to 266,638 and 375,008
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Solution
The third proportional to 266,638 and 375,008 is: 527,422.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
266,638 : 375,008 = 375,008 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
266,638/375,008 = 375,008/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
266,638x = 375,008 × 375,008 - Step 4: Simplify right side
266,638x = 140,631,000,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,631,000,064/266,638 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 527,422.95
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