Finding the Third Proportional to 263,832 and 409,197
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Solution
The third proportional to 263,832 and 409,197 is: 634,654.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
263,832 : 409,197 = 409,197 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
263,832/409,197 = 409,197/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
263,832x = 409,197 × 409,197 - Step 4: Simplify right side
263,832x = 167,442,184,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 167,442,184,809/263,832 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 634,654.57
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