Finding the Third Proportional to 114,051 and 250,998
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Solution
The third proportional to 114,051 and 250,998 is: 552,384.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
114,051 : 250,998 = 250,998 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
114,051/250,998 = 250,998/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
114,051x = 250,998 × 250,998 - Step 4: Simplify right side
114,051x = 62,999,996,004 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,999,996,004/114,051 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 552,384.42
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