Finding the Third Proportional to 263,123.50 and 366,596.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 263,123.50 and 366,596.50 is: 510,760.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
263,123.50 : 366,596.50 = 366,596.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
263,123.50/366,596.50 = 366,596.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
263,123.50x = 366,596.50 × 366,596.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
263,123.50x = 134,392,993,812.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,392,993,812.25/263,123.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 510,760.13
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