Finding the Third Proportional to 115,382 and 250,447
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Solution
The third proportional to 115,382 and 250,447 is: 543,617.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
115,382 : 250,447 = 250,447 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
115,382/250,447 = 250,447/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
115,382x = 250,447 × 250,447 - Step 4: Simplify right side
115,382x = 62,723,699,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,723,699,809/115,382 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 543,617.72
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