Finding the Third Proportional to 255,219 and 380,340
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Solution
The third proportional to 255,219 and 380,340 is: 566,801.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
255,219 : 380,340 = 380,340 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
255,219/380,340 = 380,340/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
255,219x = 380,340 × 380,340 - Step 4: Simplify right side
255,219x = 144,658,515,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 144,658,515,600/255,219 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 566,801.51
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