Finding the Third Proportional to 117,072 and 276,048
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Solution
The third proportional to 117,072 and 276,048 is: 650,902.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
117,072 : 276,048 = 276,048 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
117,072/276,048 = 276,048/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
117,072x = 276,048 × 276,048 - Step 4: Simplify right side
117,072x = 76,202,498,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,202,498,304/117,072 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 650,902.85
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