Finding the Third Proportional to 256,882 and 551,639.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 256,882 and 551,639.75 is: 1,184,615.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
256,882 : 551,639.75 = 551,639.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
256,882/551,639.75 = 551,639.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
256,882x = 551,639.75 × 551,639.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
256,882x = 304,306,413,780.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 304,306,413,780.06/256,882 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,184,615.56
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