Finding the Third Proportional to 117,364 and 253,433
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Solution
The third proportional to 117,364 and 253,433 is: 547,257.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
117,364 : 253,433 = 253,433 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
117,364/253,433 = 253,433/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
117,364x = 253,433 × 253,433 - Step 4: Simplify right side
117,364x = 64,228,285,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 64,228,285,489/117,364 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 547,257.13
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