Finding the Third Proportional to 263,623 and 408,543
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Solution
The third proportional to 263,623 and 408,543 is: 633,129.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
263,623 : 408,543 = 408,543 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
263,623/408,543 = 408,543/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
263,623x = 408,543 × 408,543 - Step 4: Simplify right side
263,623x = 166,907,382,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 166,907,382,849/263,623 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 633,129.06
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