Finding the Third Proportional to 261,333 and 403,785
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Solution
The third proportional to 261,333 and 403,785 is: 623,887.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
261,333 : 403,785 = 403,785 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
261,333/403,785 = 403,785/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
261,333x = 403,785 × 403,785 - Step 4: Simplify right side
261,333x = 163,042,326,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 163,042,326,225/261,333 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 623,887.25
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