Finding the Third Proportional to 117,972 and 256,677
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Solution
The third proportional to 117,972 and 256,677 is: 558,463.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
117,972 : 256,677 = 256,677 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
117,972/256,677 = 256,677/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
117,972x = 256,677 × 256,677 - Step 4: Simplify right side
117,972x = 65,883,082,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 65,883,082,329/117,972 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 558,463.72
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