Finding the Third Proportional to 115,236 and 250,152
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Solution
The third proportional to 115,236 and 250,152 is: 543,024.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
115,236 : 250,152 = 250,152 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
115,236/250,152 = 250,152/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
115,236x = 250,152 × 250,152 - Step 4: Simplify right side
115,236x = 62,576,023,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,576,023,104/115,236 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 543,024.95
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