Finding the Third Proportional to 255,848 and 408,732
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Solution
The third proportional to 255,848 and 408,732 is: 652,973.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
255,848 : 408,732 = 408,732 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
255,848/408,732 = 408,732/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
255,848x = 408,732 × 408,732 - Step 4: Simplify right side
255,848x = 167,061,847,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 167,061,847,824/255,848 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 652,973.05
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