Finding the Third Proportional to 114,210 and 251,199
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Solution
The third proportional to 114,210 and 251,199 is: 552,499.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
114,210 : 251,199 = 251,199 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
114,210/251,199 = 251,199/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
114,210x = 251,199 × 251,199 - Step 4: Simplify right side
114,210x = 63,100,937,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 63,100,937,601/114,210 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 552,499.23
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