Finding the Third Proportional to 268,564 and 376,456
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Solution
The third proportional to 268,564 and 376,456 is: 527,692.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
268,564 : 376,456 = 376,456 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
268,564/376,456 = 376,456/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
268,564x = 376,456 × 376,456 - Step 4: Simplify right side
268,564x = 141,719,119,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,719,119,936/268,564 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 527,692.17
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