Finding the Third Proportional to 263,324 and 376,293
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Solution
The third proportional to 263,324 and 376,293 is: 537,726.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
263,324 : 376,293 = 376,293 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
263,324/376,293 = 376,293/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
263,324x = 376,293 × 376,293 - Step 4: Simplify right side
263,324x = 141,596,421,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,596,421,849/263,324 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 537,726.99
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