Finding the Third Proportional to 263 and 263
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Solution
The third proportional to 263 and 263 is: 263
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
263 : 263 = 263 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
263/263 = 263/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
263x = 263 × 263 - Step 4: Simplify right side
263x = 69,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 69,169/263 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 263
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