Finding the Third Proportional to 116,346 and 251,259
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Solution
The third proportional to 116,346 and 251,259 is: 542,615.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
116,346 : 251,259 = 251,259 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
116,346/251,259 = 251,259/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
116,346x = 251,259 × 251,259 - Step 4: Simplify right side
116,346x = 63,131,085,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 63,131,085,081/116,346 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 542,615.00
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