Finding the Third Proportional to 263,498 and 394,530
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Solution
The third proportional to 263,498 and 394,530 is: 590,721.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
263,498 : 394,530 = 394,530 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
263,498/394,530 = 394,530/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
263,498x = 394,530 × 394,530 - Step 4: Simplify right side
263,498x = 155,653,920,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 155,653,920,900/263,498 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 590,721.45
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