Finding the Third Proportional to 263,224 and 375,148
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Solution
The third proportional to 263,224 and 375,148 is: 534,662.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
263,224 : 375,148 = 375,148 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
263,224/375,148 = 375,148/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
263,224x = 375,148 × 375,148 - Step 4: Simplify right side
263,224x = 140,736,021,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,736,021,904/263,224 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 534,662.58
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