Finding the Third Proportional to 263,320 and 376,284
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Solution
The third proportional to 263,320 and 376,284 is: 537,709.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
263,320 : 376,284 = 376,284 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
263,320/376,284 = 376,284/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
263,320x = 376,284 × 376,284 - Step 4: Simplify right side
263,320x = 141,589,648,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,589,648,656/263,320 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 537,709.44
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