Finding the Third Proportional to 263,326 and 397,315
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Solution
The third proportional to 263,326 and 397,315 is: 599,482.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
263,326 : 397,315 = 397,315 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
263,326/397,315 = 397,315/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
263,326x = 397,315 × 397,315 - Step 4: Simplify right side
263,326x = 157,859,209,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 157,859,209,225/263,326 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 599,482.05
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