Finding the Third Proportional to 263,206 and 375,124
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Solution
The third proportional to 263,206 and 375,124 is: 534,630.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
263,206 : 375,124 = 375,124 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
263,206/375,124 = 375,124/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
263,206x = 375,124 × 375,124 - Step 4: Simplify right side
263,206x = 140,718,015,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,718,015,376/263,206 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 534,630.73
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