Finding the Third Proportional to 114,552 and 251,694
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Solution
The third proportional to 114,552 and 251,694 is: 553,022.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
114,552 : 251,694 = 251,694 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
114,552/251,694 = 251,694/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
114,552x = 251,694 × 251,694 - Step 4: Simplify right side
114,552x = 63,349,869,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 63,349,869,636/114,552 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 553,022.82
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