Finding the Third Proportional to 256,672 and 396,672
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Solution
The third proportional to 256,672 and 396,672 is: 613,034.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
256,672 : 396,672 = 396,672 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
256,672/396,672 = 396,672/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
256,672x = 396,672 × 396,672 - Step 4: Simplify right side
256,672x = 157,348,675,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 157,348,675,584/256,672 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 613,034.05
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