Finding the Third Proportional to 263 and 399
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Solution
The third proportional to 263 and 399 is: 605.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
263 : 399 = 399 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
263/399 = 399/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
263x = 399 × 399 - Step 4: Simplify right side
263x = 159,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 159,201/263 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 605.33
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