Finding the Third Proportional to 255,750 and 538,017
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Solution
The third proportional to 255,750 and 538,017 is: 1,131,817.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
255,750 : 538,017 = 538,017 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
255,750/538,017 = 538,017/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
255,750x = 538,017 × 538,017 - Step 4: Simplify right side
255,750x = 289,462,292,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 289,462,292,289/255,750 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,131,817.37
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