Finding the Third Proportional to 266,688 and 375,084
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Solution
The third proportional to 266,688 and 375,084 is: 527,537.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
266,688 : 375,084 = 375,084 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
266,688/375,084 = 375,084/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
266,688x = 375,084 × 375,084 - Step 4: Simplify right side
266,688x = 140,688,007,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,688,007,056/266,688 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 527,537.82
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