Finding the Third Proportional to 115,584 and 252,336
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Solution
The third proportional to 115,584 and 252,336 is: 550,884.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
115,584 : 252,336 = 252,336 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
115,584/252,336 = 252,336/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
115,584x = 252,336 × 252,336 - Step 4: Simplify right side
115,584x = 63,673,456,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 63,673,456,896/115,584 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 550,884.70
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