Finding the Third Proportional to 263,256 and 385,011
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Solution
The third proportional to 263,256 and 385,011 is: 563,077.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
263,256 : 385,011 = 385,011 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
263,256/385,011 = 385,011/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
263,256x = 385,011 × 385,011 - Step 4: Simplify right side
263,256x = 148,233,470,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 148,233,470,121/263,256 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 563,077.27
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