Finding the Third Proportional to 255,674 and 382,053
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Solution
The third proportional to 255,674 and 382,053 is: 570,900.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
255,674 : 382,053 = 382,053 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
255,674/382,053 = 382,053/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
255,674x = 382,053 × 382,053 - Step 4: Simplify right side
255,674x = 145,964,494,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 145,964,494,809/255,674 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 570,900.81
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