Finding the Third Proportional to 117,153 and 256,734
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Solution
The third proportional to 117,153 and 256,734 is: 562,617.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
117,153 : 256,734 = 256,734 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
117,153/256,734 = 256,734/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
117,153x = 256,734 × 256,734 - Step 4: Simplify right side
117,153x = 65,912,346,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 65,912,346,756/117,153 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 562,617.66
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