Finding the Third Proportional to 263,232 and 407,152
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Solution
The third proportional to 263,232 and 407,152 is: 629,759.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
263,232 : 407,152 = 407,152 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
263,232/407,152 = 407,152/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
263,232x = 407,152 × 407,152 - Step 4: Simplify right side
263,232x = 165,772,751,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 165,772,751,104/263,232 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 629,759.11
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