Finding the Third Proportional to 256,362 and 552,150
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Solution
The third proportional to 256,362 and 552,150 is: 1,189,215.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
256,362 : 552,150 = 552,150 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
256,362/552,150 = 552,150/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
256,362x = 552,150 × 552,150 - Step 4: Simplify right side
256,362x = 304,869,622,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 304,869,622,500/256,362 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,189,215.34
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