Finding the Third Proportional to 256,871 and 409,098
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Solution
The third proportional to 256,871 and 409,098 is: 651,537.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
256,871 : 409,098 = 409,098 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
256,871/409,098 = 409,098/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
256,871x = 409,098 × 409,098 - Step 4: Simplify right side
256,871x = 167,361,173,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 167,361,173,604/256,871 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 651,537.83
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