Finding the Third Proportional to 263,854 and 622,244
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Solution
The third proportional to 263,854 and 622,244 is: 1,467,431.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
263,854 : 622,244 = 622,244 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
263,854/622,244 = 622,244/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
263,854x = 622,244 × 622,244 - Step 4: Simplify right side
263,854x = 387,187,595,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 387,187,595,536/263,854 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,467,431.21
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