Finding the Third Proportional to 263,322 and 376,290
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Solution
The third proportional to 263,322 and 376,290 is: 537,722.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
263,322 : 376,290 = 376,290 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
263,322/376,290 = 376,290/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
263,322x = 376,290 × 376,290 - Step 4: Simplify right side
263,322x = 141,594,164,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,594,164,100/263,322 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 537,722.50
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