Finding the Third Proportional to 114,100 and 254,435
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Solution
The third proportional to 114,100 and 254,435 is: 567,372.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
114,100 : 254,435 = 254,435 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
114,100/254,435 = 254,435/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
114,100x = 254,435 × 254,435 - Step 4: Simplify right side
114,100x = 64,737,169,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 64,737,169,225/114,100 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 567,372.21
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