Finding the Third Proportional to 263,193 and 393,035
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Solution
The third proportional to 263,193 and 393,035 is: 586,932.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
263,193 : 393,035 = 393,035 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
263,193/393,035 = 393,035/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
263,193x = 393,035 × 393,035 - Step 4: Simplify right side
263,193x = 154,476,511,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 154,476,511,225/263,193 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 586,932.45
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