Finding the Third Proportional to 263,027 and 406,817
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Solution
The third proportional to 263,027 and 406,817 is: 629,213.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
263,027 : 406,817 = 406,817 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
263,027/406,817 = 406,817/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
263,027x = 406,817 × 406,817 - Step 4: Simplify right side
263,027x = 165,500,071,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 165,500,071,489/263,027 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 629,213.24
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