Finding the Third Proportional to 256,276.13 and 407,301.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 256,276.13 and 407,301.75 is: 647,328.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
256,276.13 : 407,301.75 = 407,301.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
256,276.13/407,301.75 = 407,301.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
256,276.13x = 407,301.75 × 407,301.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
256,276.13x = 165,894,715,553.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 165,894,715,553.06/256,276.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 647,328.02
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