Finding the Third Proportional to 263 and 316
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Solution
The third proportional to 263 and 316 is: 379.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
263 : 316 = 316 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
263/316 = 316/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
263x = 316 × 316 - Step 4: Simplify right side
263x = 99,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 99,856/263 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 379.68
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