Finding the Third Proportional to 255,304 and 357,762.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 255,304 and 357,762.50 is: 501,339.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
255,304 : 357,762.50 = 357,762.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
255,304/357,762.50 = 357,762.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
255,304x = 357,762.50 × 357,762.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
255,304x = 127,994,006,406.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,994,006,406.25/255,304 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 501,339.60
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