Finding the Third Proportional to 115,483 and 253,013
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Solution
The third proportional to 115,483 and 253,013 is: 554,329.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
115,483 : 253,013 = 253,013 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
115,483/253,013 = 253,013/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
115,483x = 253,013 × 253,013 - Step 4: Simplify right side
115,483x = 64,015,578,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 64,015,578,169/115,483 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 554,329.02
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