Finding the Third Proportional to 263,113 and 559,021
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Solution
The third proportional to 263,113 and 559,021 is: 1,187,719.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
263,113 : 559,021 = 559,021 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
263,113/559,021 = 559,021/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
263,113x = 559,021 × 559,021 - Step 4: Simplify right side
263,113x = 312,504,478,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 312,504,478,441/263,113 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,187,719.64
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