Finding the Third Proportional to 263,955 and 575,553
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Solution
The third proportional to 263,955 and 575,553 is: 1,254,991.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
263,955 : 575,553 = 575,553 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
263,955/575,553 = 575,553/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
263,955x = 575,553 × 575,553 - Step 4: Simplify right side
263,955x = 331,261,255,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 331,261,255,809/263,955 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,254,991.40
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