Finding the Third Proportional to 115,028 and 250,306
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Solution
The third proportional to 115,028 and 250,306 is: 544,676.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
115,028 : 250,306 = 250,306 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
115,028/250,306 = 250,306/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
115,028x = 250,306 × 250,306 - Step 4: Simplify right side
115,028x = 62,653,093,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,653,093,636/115,028 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 544,676.89
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