Finding the Third Proportional to 263,258.44 and 397,257.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 263,258.44 and 397,257.75 is: 599,463.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
263,258.44 : 397,257.75 = 397,257.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
263,258.44/397,257.75 = 397,257.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
263,258.44x = 397,257.75 × 397,257.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
263,258.44x = 157,813,719,935.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 157,813,719,935.06/263,258.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 599,463.10
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