Finding the Third Proportional to 116,502 and 254,172
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Solution
The third proportional to 116,502 and 254,172 is: 554,526.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
116,502 : 254,172 = 254,172 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
116,502/254,172 = 254,172/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
116,502x = 254,172 × 254,172 - Step 4: Simplify right side
116,502x = 64,603,405,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 64,603,405,584/116,502 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 554,526.15
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