Finding the Third Proportional to 114,536 and 251,656
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Solution
The third proportional to 114,536 and 251,656 is: 552,933.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
114,536 : 251,656 = 251,656 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
114,536/251,656 = 251,656/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
114,536x = 251,656 × 251,656 - Step 4: Simplify right side
114,536x = 63,330,742,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 63,330,742,336/114,536 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 552,933.07
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