Finding the Third Proportional to 275,156 and 366,908
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Solution
The third proportional to 275,156 and 366,908 is: 489,255.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
275,156 : 366,908 = 366,908 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
275,156/366,908 = 366,908/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
275,156x = 366,908 × 366,908 - Step 4: Simplify right side
275,156x = 134,621,480,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,621,480,464/275,156 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 489,255.12
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