Finding the Third Proportional to 117,546 and 252,768
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Solution
The third proportional to 117,546 and 252,768 is: 543,546.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
117,546 : 252,768 = 252,768 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
117,546/252,768 = 252,768/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
117,546x = 252,768 × 252,768 - Step 4: Simplify right side
117,546x = 63,891,661,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 63,891,661,824/117,546 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 543,546.03
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