Finding the Third Proportional to 115,164 and 250,000
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Solution
The third proportional to 115,164 and 250,000 is: 542,704.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
115,164 : 250,000 = 250,000 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
115,164/250,000 = 250,000/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
115,164x = 250,000 × 250,000 - Step 4: Simplify right side
115,164x = 62,500,000,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,500,000,000/115,164 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 542,704.32
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