Finding the Third Proportional to 117,248 and 276,504
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Solution
The third proportional to 117,248 and 276,504 is: 652,074.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
117,248 : 276,504 = 276,504 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
117,248/276,504 = 276,504/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
117,248x = 276,504 × 276,504 - Step 4: Simplify right side
117,248x = 76,454,462,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,454,462,016/117,248 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 652,074.76
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