Finding the Third Proportional to 263,614 and 408,530
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Solution
The third proportional to 263,614 and 408,530 is: 633,110.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
263,614 : 408,530 = 408,530 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
263,614/408,530 = 408,530/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
263,614x = 408,530 × 408,530 - Step 4: Simplify right side
263,614x = 166,896,760,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 166,896,760,900/263,614 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 633,110.38
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