Finding the Third Proportional to 115,528 and 250,011
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Solution
The third proportional to 115,528 and 250,011 is: 541,042.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
115,528 : 250,011 = 250,011 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
115,528/250,011 = 250,011/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
115,528x = 250,011 × 250,011 - Step 4: Simplify right side
115,528x = 62,505,500,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,505,500,121/115,528 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 541,042.00
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