Finding the Third Proportional to 116,993 and 252,436
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Solution
The third proportional to 116,993 and 252,436 is: 544,681.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
116,993 : 252,436 = 252,436 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
116,993/252,436 = 252,436/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
116,993x = 252,436 × 252,436 - Step 4: Simplify right side
116,993x = 63,723,934,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 63,723,934,096/116,993 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 544,681.60
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