Finding the Third Proportional to 268,349.63 and 376,126.88
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Solution
The third proportional to 268,349.63 and 376,126.88 is: 527,190.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
268,349.63 : 376,126.88 = 376,126.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
268,349.63/376,126.88 = 376,126.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
268,349.63x = 376,126.88 × 376,126.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
268,349.63x = 141,471,426,097.27 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,471,426,097.27/268,349.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 527,190.70
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