Finding the Third Proportional to 114,962 and 251,306
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Solution
The third proportional to 114,962 and 251,306 is: 549,352.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
114,962 : 251,306 = 251,306 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
114,962/251,306 = 251,306/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
114,962x = 251,306 × 251,306 - Step 4: Simplify right side
114,962x = 63,154,705,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 63,154,705,636/114,962 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 549,352.88
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