Finding the Third Proportional to 263,855 and 408,815
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Solution
The third proportional to 263,855 and 408,815 is: 633,414.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
263,855 : 408,815 = 408,815 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
263,855/408,815 = 408,815/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
263,855x = 408,815 × 408,815 - Step 4: Simplify right side
263,855x = 167,129,704,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 167,129,704,225/263,855 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 633,414.96
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