Finding the Third Proportional to 114,254 and 255,004
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Solution
The third proportional to 114,254 and 255,004 is: 569,144.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
114,254 : 255,004 = 255,004 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
114,254/255,004 = 255,004/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
114,254x = 255,004 × 255,004 - Step 4: Simplify right side
114,254x = 65,027,040,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 65,027,040,016/114,254 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 569,144.54
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