Finding the Third Proportional to 117,477 and 251,572.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 117,477 and 251,572.50 is: 538,732.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
117,477 : 251,572.50 = 251,572.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
117,477/251,572.50 = 251,572.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
117,477x = 251,572.50 × 251,572.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
117,477x = 63,288,722,756.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 63,288,722,756.25/117,477 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 538,732.88
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