Finding the Third Proportional to 117,126 and 250,776
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Solution
The third proportional to 117,126 and 250,776 is: 536,931.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
117,126 : 250,776 = 250,776 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
117,126/250,776 = 250,776/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
117,126x = 250,776 × 250,776 - Step 4: Simplify right side
117,126x = 62,888,602,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,888,602,176/117,126 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 536,931.19
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