Finding the Third Proportional to 110,866 and 251,326
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Solution
The third proportional to 110,866 and 251,326 is: 569,739.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110,866 : 251,326 = 251,326 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110,866/251,326 = 251,326/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110,866x = 251,326 × 251,326 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110,866x = 63,164,758,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 63,164,758,276/110,866 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 569,739.67
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