Finding the Third Proportional to 263,576 and 621,905
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Solution
The third proportional to 263,576 and 621,905 is: 1,467,378.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
263,576 : 621,905 = 621,905 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
263,576/621,905 = 621,905/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
263,576x = 621,905 × 621,905 - Step 4: Simplify right side
263,576x = 386,765,829,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 386,765,829,025/263,576 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,467,378.78
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