Finding the Third Proportional to 255,971.75 and 344,588.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 255,971.75 and 344,588.75 is: 463,884.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
255,971.75 : 344,588.75 = 344,588.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
255,971.75/344,588.75 = 344,588.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
255,971.75x = 344,588.75 × 344,588.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
255,971.75x = 118,741,406,626.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 118,741,406,626.56/255,971.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 463,884.81
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