Finding the Third Proportional to 263,331 and 397,320
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Solution
The third proportional to 263,331 and 397,320 is: 599,485.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
263,331 : 397,320 = 397,320 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
263,331/397,320 = 397,320/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
263,331x = 397,320 × 397,320 - Step 4: Simplify right side
263,331x = 157,863,182,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 157,863,182,400/263,331 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 599,485.75
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