Finding the Third Proportional to 263,196 and 408,276
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Solution
The third proportional to 263,196 and 408,276 is: 633,327.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
263,196 : 408,276 = 408,276 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
263,196/408,276 = 408,276/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
263,196x = 408,276 × 408,276 - Step 4: Simplify right side
263,196x = 166,689,292,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 166,689,292,176/263,196 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 633,327.60
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