Finding the Third Proportional to 263,580 and 408,493
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Solution
The third proportional to 263,580 and 408,493 is: 633,077.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
263,580 : 408,493 = 408,493 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
263,580/408,493 = 408,493/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
263,580x = 408,493 × 408,493 - Step 4: Simplify right side
263,580x = 166,866,531,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 166,866,531,049/263,580 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 633,077.36
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