Finding the Third Proportional to 255,969 and 344,587
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Solution
The third proportional to 255,969 and 344,587 is: 463,885.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
255,969 : 344,587 = 344,587 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
255,969/344,587 = 344,587/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
255,969x = 344,587 × 344,587 - Step 4: Simplify right side
255,969x = 118,740,200,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 118,740,200,569/255,969 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 463,885.08
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