Finding the Third Proportional to 115,317 and 253,336
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Solution
The third proportional to 115,317 and 253,336 is: 556,545.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
115,317 : 253,336 = 253,336 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
115,317/253,336 = 253,336/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
115,317x = 253,336 × 253,336 - Step 4: Simplify right side
115,317x = 64,179,128,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 64,179,128,896/115,317 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 556,545.25
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