Finding the Third Proportional to 275,166 and 366,923
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Solution
The third proportional to 275,166 and 366,923 is: 489,277.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
275,166 : 366,923 = 366,923 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
275,166/366,923 = 366,923/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
275,166x = 366,923 × 366,923 - Step 4: Simplify right side
275,166x = 134,632,487,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,632,487,929/275,166 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 489,277.34
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