Finding the Third Proportional to 263,598 and 408,519
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Solution
The third proportional to 263,598 and 408,519 is: 633,114.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
263,598 : 408,519 = 408,519 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
263,598/408,519 = 408,519/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
263,598x = 408,519 × 408,519 - Step 4: Simplify right side
263,598x = 166,887,773,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 166,887,773,361/263,598 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 633,114.72
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