Finding the Third Proportional to 115,713 and 253,620
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Solution
The third proportional to 115,713 and 253,620 is: 555,884.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
115,713 : 253,620 = 253,620 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
115,713/253,620 = 253,620/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
115,713x = 253,620 × 253,620 - Step 4: Simplify right side
115,713x = 64,323,104,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 64,323,104,400/115,713 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 555,884.86
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