Finding the Third Proportional to 108,053 and 251,201
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Solution
The third proportional to 108,053 and 251,201 is: 583,990.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
108,053 : 251,201 = 251,201 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
108,053/251,201 = 251,201/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
108,053x = 251,201 × 251,201 - Step 4: Simplify right side
108,053x = 63,101,942,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 63,101,942,401/108,053 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 583,990.66
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