Finding the Third Proportional to 116,672 and 255,215
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Solution
The third proportional to 116,672 and 255,215 is: 558,271.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
116,672 : 255,215 = 255,215 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
116,672/255,215 = 255,215/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
116,672x = 255,215 × 255,215 - Step 4: Simplify right side
116,672x = 65,134,696,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 65,134,696,225/116,672 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 558,271.88
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