Finding the Third Proportional to 115,927 and 254,020
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Solution
The third proportional to 115,927 and 254,020 is: 556,610.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
115,927 : 254,020 = 254,020 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
115,927/254,020 = 254,020/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
115,927x = 254,020 × 254,020 - Step 4: Simplify right side
115,927x = 64,526,160,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 64,526,160,400/115,927 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 556,610.28
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