Finding the Third Proportional to 116 and 252
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Solution
The third proportional to 116 and 252 is: 547.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
116 : 252 = 252 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
116/252 = 252/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
116x = 252 × 252 - Step 4: Simplify right side
116x = 63,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 63,504/116 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 547.45
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