Finding the Third Proportional to 268,290 and 376,003
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Solution
The third proportional to 268,290 and 376,003 is: 526,960.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
268,290 : 376,003 = 376,003 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
268,290/376,003 = 376,003/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
268,290x = 376,003 × 376,003 - Step 4: Simplify right side
268,290x = 141,378,256,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,378,256,009/268,290 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 526,960.59
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