Finding the Third Proportional to 115,316 and 250,827
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Solution
The third proportional to 115,316 and 250,827 is: 545,580.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
115,316 : 250,827 = 250,827 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
115,316/250,827 = 250,827/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
115,316x = 250,827 × 250,827 - Step 4: Simplify right side
115,316x = 62,914,183,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,914,183,929/115,316 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 545,580.70
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