Finding the Third Proportional to 116,924 and 252,531
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Solution
The third proportional to 116,924 and 252,531 is: 545,413.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
116,924 : 252,531 = 252,531 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
116,924/252,531 = 252,531/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
116,924x = 252,531 × 252,531 - Step 4: Simplify right side
116,924x = 63,771,905,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 63,771,905,961/116,924 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 545,413.31
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