Finding the Third Proportional to 263,220 and 385,004
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Solution
The third proportional to 263,220 and 385,004 is: 563,133.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
263,220 : 385,004 = 385,004 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
263,220/385,004 = 385,004/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
263,220x = 385,004 × 385,004 - Step 4: Simplify right side
263,220x = 148,228,080,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 148,228,080,016/263,220 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 563,133.80
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