Finding the Third Proportional to 114,526 and 252,308
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Solution
The third proportional to 114,526 and 252,308 is: 555,850.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
114,526 : 252,308 = 252,308 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
114,526/252,308 = 252,308/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
114,526x = 252,308 × 252,308 - Step 4: Simplify right side
114,526x = 63,659,326,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 63,659,326,864/114,526 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 555,850.43
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