Finding the Third Proportional to 115,326 and 253,372
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Solution
The third proportional to 115,326 and 253,372 is: 556,659.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
115,326 : 253,372 = 253,372 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
115,326/253,372 = 253,372/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
115,326x = 253,372 × 253,372 - Step 4: Simplify right side
115,326x = 64,197,370,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 64,197,370,384/115,326 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 556,659.99
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