Finding the Third Proportional to 115,806 and 253,482
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Solution
The third proportional to 115,806 and 253,482 is: 554,834.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
115,806 : 253,482 = 253,482 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
115,806/253,482 = 253,482/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
115,806x = 253,482 × 253,482 - Step 4: Simplify right side
115,806x = 64,253,124,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 64,253,124,324/115,806 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 554,834.16
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