Finding the Third Proportional to 263,334 and 376,308
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Solution
The third proportional to 263,334 and 376,308 is: 537,749.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
263,334 : 376,308 = 376,308 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
263,334/376,308 = 376,308/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
263,334x = 376,308 × 376,308 - Step 4: Simplify right side
263,334x = 141,607,710,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,607,710,864/263,334 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 537,749.44
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