Finding the Third Proportional to 116,604 and 252,600
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Solution
The third proportional to 116,604 and 252,600 is: 547,209.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
116,604 : 252,600 = 252,600 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
116,604/252,600 = 252,600/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
116,604x = 252,600 × 252,600 - Step 4: Simplify right side
116,604x = 63,806,760,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 63,806,760,000/116,604 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 547,209.02
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