Finding the Third Proportional to 268,240 and 375,913
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Solution
The third proportional to 268,240 and 375,913 is: 526,806.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
268,240 : 375,913 = 375,913 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
268,240/375,913 = 375,913/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
268,240x = 375,913 × 375,913 - Step 4: Simplify right side
268,240x = 141,310,583,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,310,583,569/268,240 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 526,806.53
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