Finding the Third Proportional to 114,710 and 251,450
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Solution
The third proportional to 114,710 and 251,450 is: 551,190.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
114,710 : 251,450 = 251,450 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
114,710/251,450 = 251,450/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
114,710x = 251,450 × 251,450 - Step 4: Simplify right side
114,710x = 63,227,102,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 63,227,102,500/114,710 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 551,190.85
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