Finding the Third Proportional to 111,698 and 263,473
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Solution
The third proportional to 111,698 and 263,473 is: 621,479.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
111,698 : 263,473 = 263,473 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
111,698/263,473 = 263,473/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
111,698x = 263,473 × 263,473 - Step 4: Simplify right side
111,698x = 69,418,021,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 69,418,021,729/111,698 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 621,479.54
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