Finding the Third Proportional to 115,448 and 252,068
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Solution
The third proportional to 115,448 and 252,068 is: 550,362.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
115,448 : 252,068 = 252,068 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
115,448/252,068 = 252,068/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
115,448x = 252,068 × 252,068 - Step 4: Simplify right side
115,448x = 63,538,276,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 63,538,276,624/115,448 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 550,362.73
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