Finding the Third Proportional to 263,652 and 408,585
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Solution
The third proportional to 263,652 and 408,585 is: 633,189.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
263,652 : 408,585 = 408,585 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
263,652/408,585 = 408,585/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
263,652x = 408,585 × 408,585 - Step 4: Simplify right side
263,652x = 166,941,702,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 166,941,702,225/263,652 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 633,189.59
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