Finding the Third Proportional to 263,285.44 and 396,786.09
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Solution
The third proportional to 263,285.44 and 396,786.09 is: 597,979.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
263,285.44 : 396,786.09 = 396,786.09 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
263,285.44/396,786.09 = 396,786.09/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
263,285.44x = 396,786.09 × 396,786.09 - Step 4: Simplify right side
263,285.44x = 157,439,204,193.38 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 157,439,204,193.38/263,285.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 597,979.16
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