Finding the Third Proportional to 263,688 and 419,244
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Solution
The third proportional to 263,688 and 419,244 is: 666,566.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
263,688 : 419,244 = 419,244 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
263,688/419,244 = 419,244/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
263,688x = 419,244 × 419,244 - Step 4: Simplify right side
263,688x = 175,765,531,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 175,765,531,536/263,688 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 666,566.29
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