Finding the Third Proportional to 117,364 and 253,432
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Solution
The third proportional to 117,364 and 253,432 is: 547,252.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
117,364 : 253,432 = 253,432 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
117,364/253,432 = 253,432/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
117,364x = 253,432 × 253,432 - Step 4: Simplify right side
117,364x = 64,227,778,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 64,227,778,624/117,364 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 547,252.81
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