Finding the Third Proportional to 114,057 and 251,010
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Solution
The third proportional to 114,057 and 251,010 is: 552,408.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
114,057 : 251,010 = 251,010 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
114,057/251,010 = 251,010/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
114,057x = 251,010 × 251,010 - Step 4: Simplify right side
114,057x = 63,006,020,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 63,006,020,100/114,057 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 552,408.18
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