Finding the Third Proportional to 117,432 and 261,757
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Solution
The third proportional to 117,432 and 261,757 is: 583,458.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
117,432 : 261,757 = 261,757 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
117,432/261,757 = 261,757/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
117,432x = 261,757 × 261,757 - Step 4: Simplify right side
117,432x = 68,516,727,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 68,516,727,049/117,432 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 583,458.74
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