Finding the Third Proportional to 255,032 and 549,088
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Solution
The third proportional to 255,032 and 549,088 is: 1,182,195.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
255,032 : 549,088 = 549,088 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
255,032/549,088 = 549,088/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
255,032x = 549,088 × 549,088 - Step 4: Simplify right side
255,032x = 301,497,631,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 301,497,631,744/255,032 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,182,195.30
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