Finding the Third Proportional to 114,701 and 251,542
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Solution
The third proportional to 114,701 and 251,542 is: 551,637.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
114,701 : 251,542 = 251,542 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
114,701/251,542 = 251,542/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
114,701x = 251,542 × 251,542 - Step 4: Simplify right side
114,701x = 63,273,377,764 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 63,273,377,764/114,701 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 551,637.54
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