Finding the Third Proportional to 263,218 and 375,139
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Solution
The third proportional to 263,218 and 375,139 is: 534,649.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
263,218 : 375,139 = 375,139 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
263,218/375,139 = 375,139/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
263,218x = 375,139 × 375,139 - Step 4: Simplify right side
263,218x = 140,729,269,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,729,269,321/263,218 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 534,649.11
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