Finding the Third Proportional to 263,132 and 408,180
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Solution
The third proportional to 263,132 and 408,180 is: 633,183.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
263,132 : 408,180 = 408,180 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
263,132/408,180 = 408,180/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
263,132x = 408,180 × 408,180 - Step 4: Simplify right side
263,132x = 166,610,912,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 166,610,912,400/263,132 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 633,183.77
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