Finding the Third Proportional to 255,980 and 360,318
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Solution
The third proportional to 255,980 and 360,318 is: 507,184.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
255,980 : 360,318 = 360,318 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
255,980/360,318 = 360,318/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
255,980x = 360,318 × 360,318 - Step 4: Simplify right side
255,980x = 129,829,061,124 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 129,829,061,124/255,980 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 507,184.39
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