Finding the Third Proportional to 263,502 and 394,535
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Solution
The third proportional to 263,502 and 394,535 is: 590,727.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
263,502 : 394,535 = 394,535 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
263,502/394,535 = 394,535/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
263,502x = 394,535 × 394,535 - Step 4: Simplify right side
263,502x = 155,657,866,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 155,657,866,225/263,502 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 590,727.46
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