Finding the Third Proportional to 115,346 and 250,276
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Solution
The third proportional to 115,346 and 250,276 is: 543,045.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
115,346 : 250,276 = 250,276 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
115,346/250,276 = 250,276/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
115,346x = 250,276 × 250,276 - Step 4: Simplify right side
115,346x = 62,638,076,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,638,076,176/115,346 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 543,045.07
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