Finding the Third Proportional to 255,717 and 383,575.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 255,717 and 383,575.75 is: 575,364.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
255,717 : 383,575.75 = 383,575.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
255,717/383,575.75 = 383,575.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
255,717x = 383,575.75 × 383,575.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
255,717x = 147,130,355,988.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 147,130,355,988.06/255,717 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 575,364.00
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