Finding the Third Proportional to 263,902 and 408,894
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Solution
The third proportional to 263,902 and 408,894 is: 633,546.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
263,902 : 408,894 = 408,894 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
263,902/408,894 = 408,894/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
263,902x = 408,894 × 408,894 - Step 4: Simplify right side
263,902x = 167,194,303,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 167,194,303,236/263,902 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 633,546.93
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