Finding the Third Proportional to 255,163 and 375,362
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Solution
The third proportional to 255,163 and 375,362 is: 552,182.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
255,163 : 375,362 = 375,362 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
255,163/375,362 = 375,362/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
255,163x = 375,362 × 375,362 - Step 4: Simplify right side
255,163x = 140,896,631,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,896,631,044/255,163 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 552,182.84
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