Finding the Third Proportional to 256,826 and 551,884
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Solution
The third proportional to 256,826 and 551,884 is: 1,185,923.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
256,826 : 551,884 = 551,884 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
256,826/551,884 = 551,884/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
256,826x = 551,884 × 551,884 - Step 4: Simplify right side
256,826x = 304,575,949,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 304,575,949,456/256,826 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,185,923.35
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