Finding the Third Proportional to 115,443 and 252,216
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Solution
The third proportional to 115,443 and 252,216 is: 551,033.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
115,443 : 252,216 = 252,216 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
115,443/252,216 = 252,216/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
115,443x = 252,216 × 252,216 - Step 4: Simplify right side
115,443x = 63,612,910,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 63,612,910,656/115,443 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 551,033.07
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