Finding the Third Proportional to 117,084 and 251,919
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Solution
The third proportional to 117,084 and 251,919 is: 542,031.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
117,084 : 251,919 = 251,919 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
117,084/251,919 = 251,919/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
117,084x = 251,919 × 251,919 - Step 4: Simplify right side
117,084x = 63,463,182,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 63,463,182,561/117,084 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 542,031.21
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