Finding the Third Proportional to 114,112 and 251,548
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Solution
The third proportional to 114,112 and 251,548 is: 554,511.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
114,112 : 251,548 = 251,548 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
114,112/251,548 = 251,548/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
114,112x = 251,548 × 251,548 - Step 4: Simplify right side
114,112x = 63,276,396,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 63,276,396,304/114,112 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 554,511.32
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