Finding the Third Proportional to 263,262 and 404,735
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Solution
The third proportional to 263,262 and 404,735 is: 622,233.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
263,262 : 404,735 = 404,735 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
263,262/404,735 = 404,735/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
263,262x = 404,735 × 404,735 - Step 4: Simplify right side
263,262x = 163,810,420,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 163,810,420,225/263,262 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 622,233.44
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