Finding the Third Proportional to 116,544 and 250,080
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Solution
The third proportional to 116,544 and 250,080 is: 536,621.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
116,544 : 250,080 = 250,080 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
116,544/250,080 = 250,080/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
116,544x = 250,080 × 250,080 - Step 4: Simplify right side
116,544x = 62,540,006,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,540,006,400/116,544 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 536,621.42
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