Finding the Third Proportional to 255,436 and 555,088
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Solution
The third proportional to 255,436 and 555,088 is: 1,206,261.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
255,436 : 555,088 = 555,088 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
255,436/555,088 = 555,088/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
255,436x = 555,088 × 555,088 - Step 4: Simplify right side
255,436x = 308,122,687,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 308,122,687,744/255,436 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,206,261.79
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