Finding the Third Proportional to 263,194 and 393,036.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 263,194 and 393,036.50 is: 586,934.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
263,194 : 393,036.50 = 393,036.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
263,194/393,036.50 = 393,036.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
263,194x = 393,036.50 × 393,036.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
263,194x = 154,477,690,332.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 154,477,690,332.25/263,194 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 586,934.70
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