Finding the Third Proportional to 115,834 and 253,811
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Solution
The third proportional to 115,834 and 253,811 is: 556,140.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
115,834 : 253,811 = 253,811 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
115,834/253,811 = 253,811/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
115,834x = 253,811 × 253,811 - Step 4: Simplify right side
115,834x = 64,420,023,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 64,420,023,721/115,834 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 556,140.89
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