Finding the Third Proportional to 266,652 and 375,028
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Solution
The third proportional to 266,652 and 375,028 is: 527,451.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
266,652 : 375,028 = 375,028 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
266,652/375,028 = 375,028/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
266,652x = 375,028 × 375,028 - Step 4: Simplify right side
266,652x = 140,646,000,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,646,000,784/266,652 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 527,451.51
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