Finding the Third Proportional to 117,398 and 255,748
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Solution
The third proportional to 117,398 and 255,748 is: 557,139.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
117,398 : 255,748 = 255,748 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
117,398/255,748 = 255,748/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
117,398x = 255,748 × 255,748 - Step 4: Simplify right side
117,398x = 65,407,039,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 65,407,039,504/117,398 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 557,139.30
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