Finding the Third Proportional to 114,707 and 251,446
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Solution
The third proportional to 114,707 and 251,446 is: 551,187.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
114,707 : 251,446 = 251,446 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
114,707/251,446 = 251,446/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
114,707x = 251,446 × 251,446 - Step 4: Simplify right side
114,707x = 63,225,090,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 63,225,090,916/114,707 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 551,187.73
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