Finding the Third Proportional to 263,133 and 544,318.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 263,133 and 544,318.50 is: 1,125,980.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
263,133 : 544,318.50 = 544,318.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
263,133/544,318.50 = 544,318.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
263,133x = 544,318.50 × 544,318.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
263,133x = 296,282,629,442.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 296,282,629,442.25/263,133 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,125,980.51
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