Finding the Third Proportional to 263,030 and 372,182
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Solution
The third proportional to 263,030 and 372,182 is: 526,629.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
263,030 : 372,182 = 372,182 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
263,030/372,182 = 372,182/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
263,030x = 372,182 × 372,182 - Step 4: Simplify right side
263,030x = 138,519,441,124 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 138,519,441,124/263,030 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 526,629.82
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