Finding the Third Proportional to 263,260 and 376,200
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Solution
The third proportional to 263,260 and 376,200 is: 537,591.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
263,260 : 376,200 = 376,200 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
263,260/376,200 = 376,200/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
263,260x = 376,200 × 376,200 - Step 4: Simplify right side
263,260x = 141,526,440,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,526,440,000/263,260 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 537,591.89
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