Finding the Third Proportional to 262,998 and 427,281
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Solution
The third proportional to 262,998 and 427,281 is: 694,184.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
262,998 : 427,281 = 427,281 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
262,998/427,281 = 427,281/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
262,998x = 427,281 × 427,281 - Step 4: Simplify right side
262,998x = 182,569,052,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 182,569,052,961/262,998 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 694,184.19
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