Finding the Third Proportional to 115,915 and 253,997
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Solution
The third proportional to 115,915 and 253,997 is: 556,567.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
115,915 : 253,997 = 253,997 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
115,915/253,997 = 253,997/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
115,915x = 253,997 × 253,997 - Step 4: Simplify right side
115,915x = 64,514,476,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 64,514,476,009/115,915 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 556,567.11
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