Finding the Third Proportional to 114,672 and 251,376
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Solution
The third proportional to 114,672 and 251,376 is: 551,049.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
114,672 : 251,376 = 251,376 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
114,672/251,376 = 251,376/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
114,672x = 251,376 × 251,376 - Step 4: Simplify right side
114,672x = 63,189,893,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 63,189,893,376/114,672 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 551,049.02
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