Finding the Third Proportional to 117,266 and 276,544
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Solution
The third proportional to 117,266 and 276,544 is: 652,163.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
117,266 : 276,544 = 276,544 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
117,266/276,544 = 276,544/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
117,266x = 276,544 × 276,544 - Step 4: Simplify right side
117,266x = 76,476,583,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,476,583,936/117,266 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 652,163.32
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