Finding the Third Proportional to 256,044 and 401,670
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Solution
The third proportional to 256,044 and 401,670 is: 630,121.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
256,044 : 401,670 = 401,670 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
256,044/401,670 = 401,670/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
256,044x = 401,670 × 401,670 - Step 4: Simplify right side
256,044x = 161,338,788,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 161,338,788,900/256,044 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 630,121.34
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