Finding the Third Proportional to 256,792 and 399,176
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Solution
The third proportional to 256,792 and 399,176 is: 620,507.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
256,792 : 399,176 = 399,176 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
256,792/399,176 = 399,176/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
256,792x = 399,176 × 399,176 - Step 4: Simplify right side
256,792x = 159,341,478,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 159,341,478,976/256,792 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 620,507.96
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