Finding the Third Proportional to 106,161 and 250,251
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Solution
The third proportional to 106,161 and 250,251 is: 589,911.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
106,161 : 250,251 = 250,251 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
106,161/250,251 = 250,251/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
106,161x = 250,251 × 250,251 - Step 4: Simplify right side
106,161x = 62,625,563,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,625,563,001/106,161 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 589,911.20
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