Finding the Third Proportional to 114,508 and 252,272
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Solution
The third proportional to 114,508 and 252,272 is: 555,779.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
114,508 : 252,272 = 252,272 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
114,508/252,272 = 252,272/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
114,508x = 252,272 × 252,272 - Step 4: Simplify right side
114,508x = 63,641,161,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 63,641,161,984/114,508 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 555,779.18
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