Finding the Third Proportional to 115,560 and 252,264
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Solution
The third proportional to 115,560 and 252,264 is: 550,684.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
115,560 : 252,264 = 252,264 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
115,560/252,264 = 252,264/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
115,560x = 252,264 × 252,264 - Step 4: Simplify right side
115,560x = 63,637,125,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 63,637,125,696/115,560 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 550,684.72
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