Finding the Third Proportional to 263,954 and 376,086
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Solution
The third proportional to 263,954 and 376,086 is: 535,853.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
263,954 : 376,086 = 376,086 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
263,954/376,086 = 376,086/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
263,954x = 376,086 × 376,086 - Step 4: Simplify right side
263,954x = 141,440,679,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,440,679,396/263,954 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 535,853.52
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