Finding the Third Proportional to 263,232 and 375,160
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Solution
The third proportional to 263,232 and 375,160 is: 534,680.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
263,232 : 375,160 = 375,160 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
263,232/375,160 = 375,160/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
263,232x = 375,160 × 375,160 - Step 4: Simplify right side
263,232x = 140,745,025,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,745,025,600/263,232 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 534,680.53
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