Finding the Third Proportional to 263,502 and 585,960.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 263,502 and 585,960.50 is: 1,303,025.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
263,502 : 585,960.50 = 585,960.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
263,502/585,960.50 = 585,960.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
263,502x = 585,960.50 × 585,960.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
263,502x = 343,349,707,560.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 343,349,707,560.25/263,502 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,303,025.05
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