Finding the Third Proportional to 255,108 and 556,144
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Solution
The third proportional to 255,108 and 556,144 is: 1,212,412.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
255,108 : 556,144 = 556,144 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
255,108/556,144 = 556,144/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
255,108x = 556,144 × 556,144 - Step 4: Simplify right side
255,108x = 309,296,148,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 309,296,148,736/255,108 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,212,412.58
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