Finding the Third Proportional to 117,084 and 276,264
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Solution
The third proportional to 117,084 and 276,264 is: 651,855.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
117,084 : 276,264 = 276,264 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
117,084/276,264 = 276,264/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
117,084x = 276,264 × 276,264 - Step 4: Simplify right side
117,084x = 76,321,797,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,321,797,696/117,084 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 651,855.06
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