Finding the Third Proportional to 263,206 and 376,395
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Solution
The third proportional to 263,206 and 376,395 is: 538,259.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
263,206 : 376,395 = 376,395 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
263,206/376,395 = 376,395/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
263,206x = 376,395 × 376,395 - Step 4: Simplify right side
263,206x = 141,673,196,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,673,196,025/263,206 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 538,259.75
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