Finding the Third Proportional to 115,173 and 251,622
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Solution
The third proportional to 115,173 and 251,622 is: 549,726.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
115,173 : 251,622 = 251,622 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
115,173/251,622 = 251,622/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
115,173x = 251,622 × 251,622 - Step 4: Simplify right side
115,173x = 63,313,630,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 63,313,630,884/115,173 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 549,726.33
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