Finding the Third Proportional to 263,234 and 375,163
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Solution
The third proportional to 263,234 and 375,163 is: 534,685.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
263,234 : 375,163 = 375,163 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
263,234/375,163 = 375,163/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
263,234x = 375,163 × 375,163 - Step 4: Simplify right side
263,234x = 140,747,276,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,747,276,569/263,234 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 534,685.02
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