Finding the Third Proportional to 255,742.31 and 387,167.34
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Solution
The third proportional to 255,742.31 and 387,167.34 is: 586,131.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
255,742.31 : 387,167.34 = 387,167.34 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
255,742.31/387,167.34 = 387,167.34/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
255,742.31x = 387,167.34 × 387,167.34 - Step 4: Simplify right side
255,742.31x = 149,898,552,066.43 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 149,898,552,066.43/255,742.31 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 586,131.21
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