Finding the Third Proportional to 263,356 and 376,334
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Solution
The third proportional to 263,356 and 376,334 is: 537,778.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
263,356 : 376,334 = 376,334 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
263,356/376,334 = 376,334/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
263,356x = 376,334 × 376,334 - Step 4: Simplify right side
263,356x = 141,627,279,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,627,279,556/263,356 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 537,778.82
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