Finding the Third Proportional to 115,289 and 252,448
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Solution
The third proportional to 115,289 and 252,448 is: 552,784.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
115,289 : 252,448 = 252,448 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
115,289/252,448 = 252,448/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
115,289x = 252,448 × 252,448 - Step 4: Simplify right side
115,289x = 63,729,992,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 63,729,992,704/115,289 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 552,784.68
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