Finding the Third Proportional to 263,995 and 540,292
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Solution
The third proportional to 263,995 and 540,292 is: 1,105,761.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
263,995 : 540,292 = 540,292 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
263,995/540,292 = 540,292/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
263,995x = 540,292 × 540,292 - Step 4: Simplify right side
263,995x = 291,915,445,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 291,915,445,264/263,995 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,105,761.27
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