Finding the Third Proportional to 115,317 and 250,316
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Solution
The third proportional to 115,317 and 250,316 is: 543,355.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
115,317 : 250,316 = 250,316 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
115,317/250,316 = 250,316/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
115,317x = 250,316 × 250,316 - Step 4: Simplify right side
115,317x = 62,658,099,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,658,099,856/115,317 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 543,355.27
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