Finding the Third Proportional to 263,410 and 418,443
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Solution
The third proportional to 263,410 and 418,443 is: 664,722.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
263,410 : 418,443 = 418,443 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
263,410/418,443 = 418,443/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
263,410x = 418,443 × 418,443 - Step 4: Simplify right side
263,410x = 175,094,544,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 175,094,544,249/263,410 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 664,722.46
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