Finding the Third Proportional to 255,761 and 401,232
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Solution
The third proportional to 255,761 and 401,232 is: 629,443.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
255,761 : 401,232 = 401,232 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
255,761/401,232 = 401,232/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
255,761x = 401,232 × 401,232 - Step 4: Simplify right side
255,761x = 160,987,117,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 160,987,117,824/255,761 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 629,443.57
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