Finding the Third Proportional to 116,448 and 249,516
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Solution
The third proportional to 116,448 and 249,516 is: 534,644.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
116,448 : 249,516 = 249,516 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
116,448/249,516 = 249,516/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
116,448x = 249,516 × 249,516 - Step 4: Simplify right side
116,448x = 62,258,234,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,258,234,256/116,448 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 534,644.08
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