Finding the Third Proportional to 263,603 and 408,513
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Solution
The third proportional to 263,603 and 408,513 is: 633,084.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
263,603 : 408,513 = 408,513 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
263,603/408,513 = 408,513/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
263,603x = 408,513 × 408,513 - Step 4: Simplify right side
263,603x = 166,882,871,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 166,882,871,169/263,603 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 633,084.11
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