Finding the Third Proportional to 116,274 and 251,132
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Solution
The third proportional to 116,274 and 251,132 is: 542,402.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
116,274 : 251,132 = 251,132 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
116,274/251,132 = 251,132/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
116,274x = 251,132 × 251,132 - Step 4: Simplify right side
116,274x = 63,067,281,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 63,067,281,424/116,274 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 542,402.27
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