Finding the Third Proportional to 115,441 and 253,575
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Solution
The third proportional to 115,441 and 253,575 is: 556,996.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
115,441 : 253,575 = 253,575 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
115,441/253,575 = 253,575/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
115,441x = 253,575 × 253,575 - Step 4: Simplify right side
115,441x = 64,300,280,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 64,300,280,625/115,441 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 556,996.91
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