Finding the Third Proportional to 263,598.38 and 408,519.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 263,598.38 and 408,519.75 is: 633,116.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
263,598.38 : 408,519.75 = 408,519.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
263,598.38/408,519.75 = 408,519.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
263,598.38x = 408,519.75 × 408,519.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
263,598.38x = 166,888,386,140.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 166,888,386,140.06/263,598.38 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 633,116.14
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