Finding the Third Proportional to 263,634 and 408,558
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Solution
The third proportional to 263,634 and 408,558 is: 633,149.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
263,634 : 408,558 = 408,558 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
263,634/408,558 = 408,558/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
263,634x = 408,558 × 408,558 - Step 4: Simplify right side
263,634x = 166,919,639,364 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 166,919,639,364/263,634 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 633,149.14
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