Finding the Third Proportional to 263,269.50 and 432,445.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 263,269.50 and 432,445.50 is: 710,333.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
263,269.50 : 432,445.50 = 432,445.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
263,269.50/432,445.50 = 432,445.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
263,269.50x = 432,445.50 × 432,445.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
263,269.50x = 187,009,110,470.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 187,009,110,470.25/263,269.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 710,333.37
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