Finding the Third Proportional to 263,868 and 622,272
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Solution
The third proportional to 263,868 and 622,272 is: 1,467,485.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
263,868 : 622,272 = 622,272 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
263,868/622,272 = 622,272/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
263,868x = 622,272 × 622,272 - Step 4: Simplify right side
263,868x = 387,222,441,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 387,222,441,984/263,868 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,467,485.42
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