Finding the Third Proportional to 266,646 and 375,020
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Solution
The third proportional to 266,646 and 375,020 is: 527,440.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
266,646 : 375,020 = 375,020 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
266,646/375,020 = 375,020/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
266,646x = 375,020 × 375,020 - Step 4: Simplify right side
266,646x = 140,640,000,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,640,000,400/266,646 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 527,440.88
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