Finding the Third Proportional to 117,564 and 261,288
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Solution
The third proportional to 117,564 and 261,288 is: 580,717.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
117,564 : 261,288 = 261,288 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
117,564/261,288 = 261,288/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
117,564x = 261,288 × 261,288 - Step 4: Simplify right side
117,564x = 68,271,418,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 68,271,418,944/117,564 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 580,717.05
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