Finding the Third Proportional to 263,160 and 390,204
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Solution
The third proportional to 263,160 and 390,204 is: 578,580.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
263,160 : 390,204 = 390,204 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
263,160/390,204 = 390,204/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
263,160x = 390,204 × 390,204 - Step 4: Simplify right side
263,160x = 152,259,161,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 152,259,161,616/263,160 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 578,580.19
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