Finding the Third Proportional to 117,365 and 253,436
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Solution
The third proportional to 117,365 and 253,436 is: 547,265.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
117,365 : 253,436 = 253,436 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
117,365/253,436 = 253,436/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
117,365x = 253,436 × 253,436 - Step 4: Simplify right side
117,365x = 64,229,806,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 64,229,806,096/117,365 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 547,265.42
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