Finding the Third Proportional to 115,021 and 250,291
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Solution
The third proportional to 115,021 and 250,291 is: 544,644.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
115,021 : 250,291 = 250,291 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
115,021/250,291 = 250,291/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
115,021x = 250,291 × 250,291 - Step 4: Simplify right side
115,021x = 62,645,584,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,645,584,681/115,021 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 544,644.76
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