Finding the Third Proportional to 114,993 and 250,236
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Solution
The third proportional to 114,993 and 250,236 is: 544,537.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
114,993 : 250,236 = 250,236 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
114,993/250,236 = 250,236/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
114,993x = 250,236 × 250,236 - Step 4: Simplify right side
114,993x = 62,618,055,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,618,055,696/114,993 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 544,537.98
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