Finding the Third Proportional to 263,216 and 375,136
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Solution
The third proportional to 263,216 and 375,136 is: 534,644.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
263,216 : 375,136 = 375,136 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
263,216/375,136 = 375,136/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
263,216x = 375,136 × 375,136 - Step 4: Simplify right side
263,216x = 140,727,018,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,727,018,496/263,216 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 534,644.62
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