Finding the Third Proportional to 263,260.13 and 371,197.69
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Solution
The third proportional to 263,260.13 and 371,197.69 is: 523,390.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
263,260.13 : 371,197.69 = 371,197.69 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
263,260.13/371,197.69 = 371,197.69/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
263,260.13x = 371,197.69 × 371,197.69 - Step 4: Simplify right side
263,260.13x = 137,787,723,205.35 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 137,787,723,205.35/263,260.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 523,390.02
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