Finding the Third Proportional to 263,305 and 397,275
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Solution
The third proportional to 263,305 and 397,275 is: 599,409.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
263,305 : 397,275 = 397,275 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
263,305/397,275 = 397,275/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
263,305x = 397,275 × 397,275 - Step 4: Simplify right side
263,305x = 157,827,425,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 157,827,425,625/263,305 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 599,409.15
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