Finding the Third Proportional to 115,586 and 252,340
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Solution
The third proportional to 115,586 and 252,340 is: 550,892.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
115,586 : 252,340 = 252,340 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
115,586/252,340 = 252,340/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
115,586x = 252,340 × 252,340 - Step 4: Simplify right side
115,586x = 63,675,475,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 63,675,475,600/115,586 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 550,892.63
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