Finding the Third Proportional to 275,201 and 366,975
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Solution
The third proportional to 275,201 and 366,975 is: 489,353.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
275,201 : 366,975 = 366,975 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
275,201/366,975 = 366,975/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
275,201x = 366,975 × 366,975 - Step 4: Simplify right side
275,201x = 134,670,650,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,670,650,625/275,201 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 489,353.78
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