Finding the Third Proportional to 263,029 and 372,181
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Solution
The third proportional to 263,029 and 372,181 is: 526,628.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
263,029 : 372,181 = 372,181 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
263,029/372,181 = 372,181/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
263,029x = 372,181 × 372,181 - Step 4: Simplify right side
263,029x = 138,518,696,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 138,518,696,761/263,029 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 526,628.99
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