Finding the Third Proportional to 116,864 and 252,112
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Solution
The third proportional to 116,864 and 252,112 is: 543,884.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
116,864 : 252,112 = 252,112 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
116,864/252,112 = 252,112/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
116,864x = 252,112 × 252,112 - Step 4: Simplify right side
116,864x = 63,560,460,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 63,560,460,544/116,864 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 543,884.01
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