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Finding the Third Proportional to 255,751 and 387,180

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Solution

The third proportional to 255,751 and 387,180 is: 586,149.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,751 : 387,180 = 387,180 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,751/387,180 = 387,180/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,751x = 387,180 × 387,180
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,751x = 149,908,352,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,908,352,400/255,751
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,149.62

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