Finding the Third Proportional to 116,807 and 251,383
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Solution
The third proportional to 116,807 and 251,383 is: 541,007.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
116,807 : 251,383 = 251,383 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
116,807/251,383 = 251,383/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
116,807x = 251,383 × 251,383 - Step 4: Simplify right side
116,807x = 63,193,412,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 63,193,412,689/116,807 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 541,007.07
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