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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,232 : 375,160 = 375,160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,232/375,160 = 375,160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,232x = 375,160 × 375,160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,232x = 140,745,025,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,745,025,600/263,232
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534,680.53

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