Finding the Third Proportional to 263,260.88 and 513,399.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 263,260.88 and 513,399.75 is: 1,001,209.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
263,260.88 : 513,399.75 = 513,399.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
263,260.88/513,399.75 = 513,399.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
263,260.88x = 513,399.75 × 513,399.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
263,260.88x = 263,579,303,300.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 263,579,303,300.06/263,260.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,001,209.55
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