Finding the Third Proportional to 256,415 and 398,064
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Solution
The third proportional to 256,415 and 398,064 is: 617,962.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
256,415 : 398,064 = 398,064 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
256,415/398,064 = 398,064/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
256,415x = 398,064 × 398,064 - Step 4: Simplify right side
256,415x = 158,454,948,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 158,454,948,096/256,415 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 617,962.87
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