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Finding the Third Proportional to 255,812 and 383,716

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Solution

The third proportional to 255,812 and 383,716 is: 575,571.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,812 : 383,716 = 383,716 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,812/383,716 = 383,716/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,812x = 383,716 × 383,716
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,812x = 147,237,968,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,237,968,656/255,812
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575,571.00

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