Finding the Third Proportional to 263,834 and 409,200
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Solution
The third proportional to 263,834 and 409,200 is: 634,659.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
263,834 : 409,200 = 409,200 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
263,834/409,200 = 409,200/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
263,834x = 409,200 × 409,200 - Step 4: Simplify right side
263,834x = 167,444,640,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 167,444,640,000/263,834 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 634,659.07
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