Finding the Third Proportional to 275,165 and 366,921
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Solution
The third proportional to 275,165 and 366,921 is: 489,273.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
275,165 : 366,921 = 366,921 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
275,165/366,921 = 366,921/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
275,165x = 366,921 × 366,921 - Step 4: Simplify right side
275,165x = 134,631,020,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,631,020,241/275,165 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 489,273.78
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