Finding the Third Proportional to 117,180 and 250,967
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Solution
The third proportional to 117,180 and 250,967 is: 537,501.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
117,180 : 250,967 = 250,967 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
117,180/250,967 = 250,967/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
117,180x = 250,967 × 250,967 - Step 4: Simplify right side
117,180x = 62,984,435,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,984,435,089/117,180 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 537,501.58
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