Finding the Third Proportional to 263,406 and 418,437
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Solution
The third proportional to 263,406 and 418,437 is: 664,713.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
263,406 : 418,437 = 418,437 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
263,406/418,437 = 418,437/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
263,406x = 418,437 × 418,437 - Step 4: Simplify right side
263,406x = 175,089,522,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 175,089,522,969/263,406 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 664,713.50
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