Finding the Third Proportional to 263,430 and 558,206
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Solution
The third proportional to 263,430 and 558,206 is: 1,182,833.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
263,430 : 558,206 = 558,206 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
263,430/558,206 = 558,206/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
263,430x = 558,206 × 558,206 - Step 4: Simplify right side
263,430x = 311,593,938,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 311,593,938,436/263,430 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,182,833.92
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