Finding the Third Proportional to 105,352 and 253,888
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Solution
The third proportional to 105,352 and 253,888 is: 611,845.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
105,352 : 253,888 = 253,888 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
105,352/253,888 = 253,888/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
105,352x = 253,888 × 253,888 - Step 4: Simplify right side
105,352x = 64,459,116,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 64,459,116,544/105,352 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 611,845.21
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