Finding the Third Proportional to 263,266 and 376,210
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Solution
The third proportional to 263,266 and 376,210 is: 537,608.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
263,266 : 376,210 = 376,210 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
263,266/376,210 = 376,210/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
263,266x = 376,210 × 376,210 - Step 4: Simplify right side
263,266x = 141,533,964,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,533,964,100/263,266 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 537,608.21
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