Finding the Third Proportional to 268,527 and 376,398
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Solution
The third proportional to 268,527 and 376,398 is: 527,602.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
268,527 : 376,398 = 376,398 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
268,527/376,398 = 376,398/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
268,527x = 376,398 × 376,398 - Step 4: Simplify right side
268,527x = 141,675,454,404 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,675,454,404/268,527 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 527,602.27
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