Finding the Third Proportional to 263,173 and 399,683
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Solution
The third proportional to 263,173 and 399,683 is: 607,001.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
263,173 : 399,683 = 399,683 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
263,173/399,683 = 399,683/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
263,173x = 399,683 × 399,683 - Step 4: Simplify right side
263,173x = 159,746,500,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 159,746,500,489/263,173 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 607,001.86
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