Finding the Third Proportional to 114,084 and 266,550
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Solution
The third proportional to 114,084 and 266,550 is: 622,777.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
114,084 : 266,550 = 266,550 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
114,084/266,550 = 266,550/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
114,084x = 266,550 × 266,550 - Step 4: Simplify right side
114,084x = 71,048,902,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 71,048,902,500/114,084 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 622,777.10
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