Finding the Third Proportional to 115,552 and 250,056
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Solution
The third proportional to 115,552 and 250,056 is: 541,124.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
115,552 : 250,056 = 250,056 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
115,552/250,056 = 250,056/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
115,552x = 250,056 × 250,056 - Step 4: Simplify right side
115,552x = 62,528,003,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,528,003,136/115,552 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 541,124.37
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