Finding the Third Proportional to 255,468 and 386,736
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Solution
The third proportional to 255,468 and 386,736 is: 585,453.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
255,468 : 386,736 = 386,736 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
255,468/386,736 = 386,736/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
255,468x = 386,736 × 386,736 - Step 4: Simplify right side
255,468x = 149,564,733,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 149,564,733,696/255,468 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 585,453.89
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