Finding the Third Proportional to 114,050 and 274,757
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Solution
The third proportional to 114,050 and 274,757 is: 661,915.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
114,050 : 274,757 = 274,757 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
114,050/274,757 = 274,757/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
114,050x = 274,757 × 274,757 - Step 4: Simplify right side
114,050x = 75,491,409,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 75,491,409,049/114,050 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 661,915.03
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