Finding the Third Proportional to 263,098.97 and 423,716.91
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Solution
The third proportional to 263,098.97 and 423,716.91 is: 682,389.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
263,098.97 : 423,716.91 = 423,716.91 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
263,098.97/423,716.91 = 423,716.91/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
263,098.97x = 423,716.91 × 423,716.91 - Step 4: Simplify right side
263,098.97x = 179,536,016,642.07 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 179,536,016,642.07/263,098.97 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 682,389.66
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