Finding the Third Proportional to 255,072 and 385,477.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 255,072 and 385,477.50 is: 582,552.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
255,072 : 385,477.50 = 385,477.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
255,072/385,477.50 = 385,477.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
255,072x = 385,477.50 × 385,477.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
255,072x = 148,592,903,006.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 148,592,903,006.25/255,072 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 582,552.78
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