Finding the Third Proportional to 263,994 and 433,386
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Solution
The third proportional to 263,994 and 433,386 is: 711,468.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
263,994 : 433,386 = 433,386 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
263,994/433,386 = 433,386/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
263,994x = 433,386 × 433,386 - Step 4: Simplify right side
263,994x = 187,823,424,996 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 187,823,424,996/263,994 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 711,468.54
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