Finding the Third Proportional to 263,733 and 581,250
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Solution
The third proportional to 263,733 and 581,250 is: 1,281,036.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
263,733 : 581,250 = 581,250 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
263,733/581,250 = 581,250/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
263,733x = 581,250 × 581,250 - Step 4: Simplify right side
263,733x = 337,851,562,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 337,851,562,500/263,733 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,281,036.36
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