Finding the Third Proportional to 263,802 and 408,733.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 263,802 and 408,733.50 is: 633,289.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
263,802 : 408,733.50 = 408,733.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
263,802/408,733.50 = 408,733.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
263,802x = 408,733.50 × 408,733.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
263,802x = 167,063,074,022.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 167,063,074,022.25/263,802 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 633,289.64
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