Finding the Third Proportional to 114,981 and 251,337
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Solution
The third proportional to 114,981 and 251,337 is: 549,397.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
114,981 : 251,337 = 251,337 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
114,981/251,337 = 251,337/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
114,981x = 251,337 × 251,337 - Step 4: Simplify right side
114,981x = 63,170,287,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 63,170,287,569/114,981 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 549,397.62
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