Finding the Third Proportional to 263,262 and 418,476
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Solution
The third proportional to 263,262 and 418,476 is: 665,201.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
263,262 : 418,476 = 418,476 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
263,262/418,476 = 418,476/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
263,262x = 418,476 × 418,476 - Step 4: Simplify right side
263,262x = 175,122,162,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 175,122,162,576/263,262 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 665,201.06
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