Finding the Third Proportional to 263,264 and 376,207
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Solution
The third proportional to 263,264 and 376,207 is: 537,603.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
263,264 : 376,207 = 376,207 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
263,264/376,207 = 376,207/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
263,264x = 376,207 × 376,207 - Step 4: Simplify right side
263,264x = 141,531,706,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,531,706,849/263,264 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 537,603.72
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