Finding the Third Proportional to 115,018 and 251,359
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Solution
The third proportional to 115,018 and 251,359 is: 549,317.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
115,018 : 251,359 = 251,359 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
115,018/251,359 = 251,359/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
115,018x = 251,359 × 251,359 - Step 4: Simplify right side
115,018x = 63,181,346,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 63,181,346,881/115,018 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 549,317.04
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